Benjamin F. Shively
Democratic
2 races across Senate, Governor
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C
-7.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 26% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+1.4
Avg Margin
1896–1914
Career Span
Best: +7.0 (1914 Senate)Worst: -4.1 (1896 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
272,249
Candidate Votes
42.1%
Vote %
646,059
Total Votes
+7.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-12.9
Race Score
-12.9
vs. State Pres.
D+20.0
State Pres.