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Ron Shotts

2 races across Governor, State House in Oklahoma, 1W-1L

Republican
GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-2.8
Avg Margin
1974–1978
Career Span
Best: +4.5 (1978 Governor)Worst: -10.1 (1974 State House)
50%
Win Rate
-17.9
Avg Overperformance
4 yrs
Career Span
372K
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

State House
Governor
R+10EvenD+101974: R+10.1 - Click to view1978: D+4.5 - Click to view19741978

Career Timeline

1978 GovernorOklahoma
367,055
Candidate Votes
47.2%
Vote %
777,414
Total Votes
+4.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-17.9
Race Score
-17.9
vs. State Pres.
D-13.4
State Pres.
Top opponent: George NighDEM

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

George NighDEM
0-11978 Governor(+4.5)
Gerald F KrowsDEM
1-01974 State House(-10.1)
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