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      Home›Candidates›Thomas Seay

      Thomas Seay

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      A
      +27.8 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 92% of candidates2 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.

      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      +57.3
      Avg Margin
      1886–1888
      Career Span
      Best: +59.3 (1886 Governor)Worst: 55.4 (1888 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6018861888

      Career Timeline

      1888 GovernorAlabama
      155,973
      Candidate Votes
      77.6%
      Vote %
      200,991
      Total Votes
      +55.4%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +18.0
      Race Score
      +21.0
      vs. State Pres.
      D+34.3
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: W. T. EwingREP
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