James E. Watson

Republican

4 races across Senate, Governor

US SenateGovernor

Electoral Grade

C+

-2.5 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 37% of candidates5 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

Races

2-2

W-L (50%)

+0.2

Avg Margin

1908–1932

Career Span

Best: +13.3 (1932 Senate)Worst: -13.4 (1920 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

661,750

Candidate Votes

42.3%

Vote %

1,565,750

Total Votes

+13.3%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+1.4

Race Score

-1.6

vs. Natl. Baseline

D+11.7

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)