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Which kind of elected official has been most successful in being elected president?
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The group with the best win-loss record for U.S. Presidential elections is Cabinet Members, with a record of 5-1 (83%).
The second-best record belongs to incumbent Presidents (19-10 or 66%).
#3 is a tie between Governors (9-9-1) and Army Generals (3-3) at 50% each.
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by being elected
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