John Walter Smith
Democratic
3 races across Senate, Governor
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+2.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 53% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
+2.7
Avg Margin
1899–1920
Career Span
Best: +9.1 (1914 Senate)Worst: -5.8 (1920 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
244,488
Candidate Votes
41.5%
Vote %
589,399
Total Votes
-5.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+5.7
Race Score
+8.7
vs. State Pres.
D-14.5
State Pres.