Dolph Briscoe

Democratic

Undefeated: 2-0 career record

Governor
Electoral Grade
A+
+48.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 99% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.

2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+16.6
Avg Margin
1972–1974
Career Span
Best: +30.3 (1974 Governor)Worst: 2.9 (1972 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+20EvenD+2019721974

Career Timeline

1,016,334
Candidate Votes
61.4%
Vote %
1,654,957
Total Votes
+30.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+60.3
Race Score
+63.3
vs. State Pres.
D-33.0
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Jim GranberryREP