Robert E. Pattison
Democratic
Governor candidate from Pennsylvania
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+9.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 71% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-2.4
Avg Margin
1882–1902
Career Span
Best: +5.4 (1882 Governor)Worst: -14.3 (1902 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
436,451
Candidate Votes
39.9%
Vote %
1,094,776
Total Votes
-14.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+10.3
Race Score
+10.3
vs. State Pres.
D-24.6
State Pres.