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      Home›Candidates›Arthur Seligman

      Arthur Seligman

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +5.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 51% of candidates2 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      +8.6
      Avg Margin
      1930–1932
      Career Span
      Best: +10.6 (1932 Governor)Worst: 6.6 (1930 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019301932

      Career Timeline

      1932 GovernorNew Mexico
      83,612
      Candidate Votes
      54.8%
      Vote %
      152,536
      Total Votes
      +10.6%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -13.4
      Race Score
      -16.4
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+27.0
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Richard C. DillonREP
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