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Norman Bangerter

Undefeated governor candidate from Utah with a perfect 6-0 record

Republican
GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
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6
Races
6-0
W-L (100%)
-14.7
Avg Margin
1974–1988
Career Span
Best: +-1.7 (1988 Governor)Worst: -31.8 (1980 State House)
100%
Win Rate
-27.3
Avg Overperformance
6
Win Streak
14 yrs
Career Span
626K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Candidate-level profile spanning every contest recorded for this person in Akashic Edge.

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Career Margin Trend6 races

State House
Governor
R+20EvenD+201974: R+5.6 - Click to view1976: R+11.2 - Click to view1980: R+31.8 - Click to view1982: R+25.6 - Click to view1984: R+12.1 - Click to view1988: R+1.7 - Click to view197419761980198219841988

Career Timeline

1988 GovernorUtah
260,462
Candidate Votes
40.1%
Vote %
649,114
Total Votes
-1.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-27.7
Race Score
-24.7
vs. State Pres.
D-26.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Ted WilsonDEM

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Geographic Performance

6 races with county data

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County Results Table

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6 races available

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Opponents Faced5 opponents

George GygiDEM
2-02 matchups · 1974–1976
Ted WilsonDEM
1-01988 Governor(-1.7)
Wayne OwensDEM
1-01984 Governor(-12.1)
Henry H PriceDEM
1-01982 State House(-25.6)
Gray LoweryDEM
1-01980 State House(-31.8)
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