From your Charts - Look at the margin of victories. A 4% margin is considered a good win. What candidates won either of your states by more than 4%? List them and answer this question - Why do you think someone would win by a BIG margin? Find one Google fact to justify why such a big win. for New Jersey and Mississippi
In New Jersey, Phil Murphy won by a margin of 14.08% over Jack Ciattarelli in the 2021 gubernatorial election. One reason someone would win by a big margin is strong voter turnout and enthusiasm for the candidate's platform. According to a Google fact, Phil Murphy ran a well-funded campaign that focused on issues such as gun control and climate change, which resonated with voters in the state.
In Mississippi, Tate Reeves won by a margin of 5.88% over Jim Hood in the 2019 gubernatorial election. One reason for a big win in this state could be strong party loyalty and a historically conservative-leaning electorate. According to a Google fact, Tate Reeves ran as a conservative Republican candidate who emphasized his opposition to Medicaid expansion and support for gun rights, which appealed to the state's conservative voters.