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      Home›Candidates›George F. Shafer

      George F. Shafer

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +23.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 77% 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%)
      -31.9
      Avg Margin
      1928–1930
      Career Span
      Best: +-13.3 (1928 Governor)Worst: -50.4 (1930 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+30EvenD+3019281930

      Career Timeline

      1930 GovernorNorth Dakota
      133,264
      Candidate Votes
      73.6%
      Vote %
      181,006
      Total Votes
      -50.4%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +43.1
      Race Score
      +40.1
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-10.3
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Pierce BlewettDEM
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