Herbert H. Lehman
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1932–1936)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C+
-2.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 38% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+8.4
Avg Margin
1932–1950
Career Span
Best: +21.2 (1934 Governor)Worst: -7.0 (1938 Governor)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
2,632,305
Candidate Votes
50.6%
Vote %
5,205,387
Total Votes
+5.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+6.7
Race Score
+9.7
vs. State Pres.
D-4.6
State Pres.