Robert B. Meyner
Democratic
Governor candidate from New Jersey
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+15.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 67% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-0.9
Avg Margin
1953–1969
Career Span
Best: +10.1 (1957 Governor)Worst: -21.2 (1969 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
911,003
Candidate Votes
38.5%
Vote %
2,366,606
Total Votes
-21.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-19.0
Race Score
-19.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.1
State Pres.