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Kathleen Sebelius

Undefeated governor candidate from Kansas with a perfect 4-0 record

Democratic
GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
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4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
+11.3
Avg Margin
1986–2006
Career Span
Best: +17.5 (2006 Governor)Worst: 6.0 (1986 State House)
100%
Win Rate
+34.2
Avg Overperformance
4
Win Streak
20 yrs
Career Span
941K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

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Deterministic summaries, calculated grades, and certified election history. No freeform AI prose.

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Career Margin Trend4 races

State House
Governor
Even1986: D+6.0 - Click to view1988: D+14.2 - Click to view2002: D+7.8 - Click to view2006: D+17.5 - Click to view1986198820022006

Career Timeline

2006 GovernorKansas
491,992
Candidate Votes
57.9%
Vote %
849,693
Total Votes
+17.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+34.6
Race Score
+37.6
vs. State Pres.
D-20.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: James A BarnettREP

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Geographic Performance

4 races with county data

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County Results Table

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4 races available

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Opponents Faced4 opponents

James A BarnettREP
1-02006 Governor(+17.5)
Tim ShallenburgerREP
1-02002 Governor(+7.8)
Ralph T TiceREP
1-01988 State House(+14.2)
Peggy M BoggsREP
1-01986 State House(+6.0)
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