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      Home›Candidates›Robert L. Cochran

      Robert L. Cochran

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 3-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C
      -11.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 25% of candidates3 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      3
      Races
      3-0
      W-L (100%)
      +6.4
      Avg Margin
      1934–1938
      Career Span
      Best: +12.8 (1936 Governor)Worst: 3.1 (1934 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+10EvenD+10193419361938

      Career Timeline

      1938 GovernorNebraska
      218,787
      Candidate Votes
      44.0%
      Vote %
      496,943
      Total Votes
      +3.4%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -10.0
      Race Score
      -13.0
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+16.4
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Charles J. WarnerREP
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