James R. Thompson
Republican
Undefeated: 4-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+15.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 80% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
-23.8
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +-0.1 (1982 Governor)Worst: -46.0 (1986 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
1,655,849
Candidate Votes
52.7%
Vote %
3,143,978
Total Votes
-46.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+30.1
Race Score
+33.1
vs. State Pres.
D-12.9
State Pres.