Robert L. Gavin
Republican
Governor candidate from North Carolina
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+5.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 60% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+1.6
Avg Margin
1960–1964
Career Span
Best: +13.2 (1964 Governor)Worst: -10.1 (1960 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
606,165
Candidate Votes
43.4%
Vote %
1,396,508
Total Votes
+13.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-3.9
Race Score
-0.9
vs. State Pres.
D+12.3
State Pres.