John B. Swainson
Democratic
Governor candidate from Michigan
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-4.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 32% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-0.8
Avg Margin
1960–1962
Career Span
Best: +1.3 (1960 Governor)Worst: -2.9 (1962 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
1,339,513
Candidate Votes
48.5%
Vote %
2,764,839
Total Votes
-2.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-7.9
Race Score
-4.9
vs. State Pres.
D+2.0
State Pres.