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J. Lindsay Jr. Almond

Won the 1957 Governor race in Virginia

Democratic
Governor
Electoral Grade
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1
Races
1-0
W-L (100%)
+26.6
Avg Margin
1957
Career Span
Best: +26.6 (1957 Governor)Worst: 26.6 (1957 Governor)
100%
Win Rate
+37.8
Avg Overperformance
322K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Career Timeline

321,908
Candidate Votes
63.1%
Vote %
510,379
Total Votes
+26.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+37.8
Race Score
+37.8
vs. State Pres.
D-11.2
State Pres.
Top opponent: Ted DaltonREP

Geographic Performance

1 races with county data

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