Milward Simpson
Republican
3 races across Governor, Senate
GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
C
-12.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 25% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
1-2
W-L (33%)
+6.3
Avg Margin
1940–1958
Career Span
Best: +17.5 (1940 Senate)Worst: -1.0 (1954 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
52,488
Candidate Votes
46.6%
Vote %
112,537
Total Votes
+2.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-19.4
Race Score
-22.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-20.2
State Pres.