Edward J. Thye
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1944–1952)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+6.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 52% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-31.5
Avg Margin
1944–1958
Career Span
Best: +6.3 (1958 Senate)Worst: -99.0 (1944 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
536,629
Candidate Votes
46.6%
Vote %
1,150,883
Total Votes
+6.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-10.9
Race Score
-13.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.6
State Pres.