Derek Schmidt
Republican
3 races across House, Governor, State Senate
US HouseGovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-7.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 31% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-38.9
Avg Margin
2004–2024
Career Span
Best: +2.2 (2022 Governor)Worst: -100.0 (2004 State Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
172,847
Candidate Votes
57.1%
Vote %
302,761
Total Votes
-18.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+2.9
Race Score
+2.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.0
State Pres.