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W. Mitt Romney

Won the 2002 Governor race in Massachusetts

Republican
Governor
Electoral Grade
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1
Races
1-0
W-L (100%)
-4.8
Avg Margin
2002
Career Span
Best: +-4.8 (2002 Governor)Worst: -4.8 (2002 Governor)
100%
Win Rate
+31.1
Avg Overperformance
1.1M
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Career Timeline

2002 GovernorMassachusetts
1,091,988
Candidate Votes
49.8%
Vote %
2,194,179
Total Votes
-4.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+31.1
Race Score
+31.1
vs. State Pres.
D+26.2
State Pres.
Top opponent: Shannon P. O'BrienDEM

Geographic Performance

1 races with county data

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Opponents Faced1 opponent

Shannon P. O'BrienDEM
1-02002 Governor(-4.8)
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