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Jerry Thomas

2 races across Governor, State Senate in Florida, 1W-1L

Republican
GovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+4.9
Avg Margin
1968–1974
Career Span
Best: +22.4 (1974 Governor)Worst: -12.6 (1968 State Senate)
50%
Win Rate
-41.8
Avg Overperformance
6 yrs
Career Span
780K
Career Votes

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Freshness

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Career Margin Trend2 races

State Senate
Governor
R+20EvenD+201968: R+12.6 - Click to view1974: D+22.4 - Click to view19681974

Career Timeline

1974 GovernorFlorida
709,438
Candidate Votes
38.8%
Vote %
1,828,392
Total Votes
+22.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-38.8
Race Score
-41.8
vs. State Pres.
D-19.4
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: Reubin Od AskewDEM

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Reubin Od AskewDEM
0-11974 Governor(+22.4)
Elmer O Friday Jr.DEM
1-01968 State Senate(-12.6)
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