Merrell Q. Sharpe
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+9.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 70% 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%)
-27.0
Avg Margin
1942–1944
Career Span
Best: +-23.0 (1942 Governor)Worst: -31.0 (1944 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
148,646
Candidate Votes
65.5%
Vote %
226,922
Total Votes
-31.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+11.4
Race Score
+14.4
vs. State Pres.
D-16.7
State Pres.