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      Home›Candidates›William Winter

      William Winter

      Democratic

      2 races across Senate, Governor

      US SenateGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +11.4 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 60% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      1-1
      W-L (50%)
      +0.1
      Avg Margin
      1979–1984
      Career Span
      Best: +22.1 (1979 Governor)Worst: -21.9 (1984 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+20EvenD+2019791984

      Career Timeline

      1984 US SenateMississippi
      371,926
      Candidate Votes
      39.1%
      Vote %
      952,240
      Total Votes
      -21.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +2.6
      Race Score
      +2.6
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-24.5
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Thad CochranREP
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