Green incumbent re-election rate suggests that voters believe that Greens not only have good ideas, but can govern
Since 1988, 668 Green incumbents have sought re-election, with 600 re-elected (89.8%).
Of them, 331/400 were re-elected in contested elections (82.8%), and 269 of were re-elected unopposed. Each type of re-election has its significance.
City Council (165)
165 ran for re-election, with 142 re-elected (86.1%),
33 of them unopposed,109 opposed
School Board (127)
127 ran for re-election, with 115 re-elected (90.6%);
58 of them unopposed, 57 opposed
County Supervisor (72)
72 ran for re-election, with 69 re-elected (95.8%);
41 of them unopposed, 28 opposed
Mayor (15)
15 ran for re-election, with 11 re-elected (73.3%),
all 11 opposed
Special Districts (121)
128 ran for re-election, with 114 re-elected (89.1%),
58 of them unopposed, 56 opposed
College Board (6)
6 ran for re-election, with 5 re-elected (83.3%%),
5 unopposed and 1 opposed
