Hugh L. Carey
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+18.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 81% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+10.5
Avg Margin
1974–1978
Career Span
Best: +15.3 (1974 Governor)Worst: 5.7 (1978 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
2,429,272
Candidate Votes
50.9%
Vote %
4,768,820
Total Votes
+5.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+4.3
Race Score
+1.3
vs. State Pres.
D+4.4
State Pres.