John H Sununu

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1982–1986)

GovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
D
-21.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 7% of candidates3 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.

5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
+5.7
Avg Margin
1974–1986
Career Span
Best: +66.0 (1974 State Senate)Worst: -33.7 (1984 Governor)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019741976198219841986

Career Timeline

134,824
Candidate Votes
53.7%
Vote %
251,107
Total Votes
-7.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-33.3
Race Score
-30.3
vs. State Pres.
D-37.7
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Paul McEachernDEM