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Wheelock Whitney

2 races across Governor, Senate in Minnesota, 0W-2L

Republican
GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+19.9
Avg Margin
1964–1982
Career Span
Best: +21.1 (1964 Senate)Worst: 18.6 (1982 Governor)
0%
Win Rate
-8.8
Avg Overperformance
18 yrs
Career Span
1.3M
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

Senate
Governor
R+20EvenD+201964: D+21.1 - Click to view1982: D+18.6 - Click to view19641982

Career Timeline

1982 GovernorMinnesota
715,796
Candidate Votes
40.0%
Vote %
1,789,539
Total Votes
+18.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-16.6
Race Score
-16.6
vs. State Pres.
D+2.1
State Pres.
Top opponent: Rudy PerpichDEM

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Rudy PerpichDEM
0-11982 Governor(+18.6)
Eugene McCarthyDEM
0-11964 Senate(+21.1)
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