John D. Spellman
Republican
Governor candidate from Washington
Governor
Electoral Grade
C-
-11.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 18% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
1-2
W-L (33%)
+0.7
Avg Margin
1976–1984
Career Span
Best: +8.7 (1976 Governor)Worst: -13.4 (1980 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
881,994
Candidate Votes
46.7%
Vote %
1,888,987
Total Votes
+6.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-22.6
Race Score
-19.6
vs. State Pres.
D-13.0
State Pres.