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Earl Ray Tomblin

Undefeated governor candidate from West Virginia with a perfect 7-0 record

Democratic
GovernorState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
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7
Races
7-0
W-L (100%)
+64.0
Avg Margin
1974–2012
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1988 State Senate)Worst: 4.8 (2012 Governor)
100%
Win Rate
+7.8
Avg Overperformance
7
Win Streak
38 yrs
Career Span
470K
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend7 races

State House
State Senate
Governor
R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601974: D+100.0 - Click to view1976: D+100.0 - Click to view1980: D+44.1 - Click to view1984: D+50.0 - Click to view1988: D+100.0 - Click to view2004: D+49.0 - Click to view2012: D+4.8 - Click to view1974197619801984198820042012

Career Timeline

2012 GovernorWest Virginia
335,468
Candidate Votes
50.5%
Vote %
664,455
Total Votes
+4.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+7.8
Race Score
+7.8
vs. State Pres.
D-3.0
State Pres.
Top opponent: Bill MaloneyREP

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Geographic Performance

7 races with county data

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7 races available

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Opponents Faced5 opponents

Thomas W MathisDEM
2-02 matchups · 1974–1976
Bill MaloneyREP
1-02012 Governor(+4.8)
Billy MarcumREP
1-02004 State Senate(+49.0)
Emil E Baldwin Sr.REP
1-01984 State Senate(+50.0)
Dennis J FillingerREP
1-01980 State Senate(+44.1)
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