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      Home›Candidates›Cecil H. Underwood

      Cecil H. Underwood

      Republican

      6 races across Governor, Senate

      GovernorUS Senate
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +2.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 52% of candidates6 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.

      6
      Races
      2-4
      W-L (33%)
      +7.0
      Avg Margin
      1956–2000
      Career Span
      Best: +32.3 (1976 Governor)Worst: -7.8 (1956 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend6 races

      R+20EvenD+20195619601964197619962000

      Career Timeline

      2000 GovernorWest Virginia
      305,926
      Candidate Votes
      47.2%
      Vote %
      648,047
      Total Votes
      +2.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -12.2
      Race Score
      -9.2
      vs. State Pres.
      D-6.3
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Robert Ellsworth WiseDEM
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