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      Home›Candidates›James A. Ward

      James A. Ward

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from South Dakota

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      1
      Races
      0-1
      W-L (0%)
      -40.7
      Avg Margin
      1894
      Career Span
      Best: +-40.7 (1894 Governor)Worst: -40.7 (1894 Governor)

      Career Timeline

      1894 GovernorSouth Dakota
      8,756
      Candidate Votes
      11.3%
      Vote %
      77,737
      Total Votes
      -40.7%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -3.9
      Race Score
      -3.9
      vs. State Pres.
      D-36.8
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Charles H. SheldonREP
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