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Carveth S Thompson

Lost the 1972 Governor race in South Dakota

Republican
Governor
Electoral Grade
Requires 3+ graded races
1
Races
0-1
W-L (0%)
+20.1
Avg Margin
1972
Career Span
Best: +20.1 (1972 Governor)Worst: 20.1 (1972 Governor)
0%
Win Rate
-25.1
Avg Overperformance
123K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

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Career Timeline

123,165
Candidate Votes
40.0%
Vote %
308,177
Total Votes
+20.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-22.1
Race Score
-25.1
vs. State Pres.
D-5.1
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: Richard Francis KneipDEM

Geographic Performance

1 races with county data

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