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      Home›Candidates›Carlos G. Watson

      Carlos G. Watson

      Republican

      Senate candidate from Texas

      US Senate
      Electoral Grade
      D
      -43.6 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 1% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      0-2
      W-L (0%)
      +77.7
      Avg Margin
      1936–1954
      Career Span
      Best: +85.4 (1936 Senate)Worst: 70.0 (1954 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019361954

      Career Timeline

      1954 US SenateTexas
      94,131
      Candidate Votes
      14.8%
      Vote %
      636,475
      Total Votes
      +70.0%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -76.4
      Race Score
      -76.4
      vs. State Pres.
      D-6.4
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Lyndon B. JohnsonDEM
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