Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic
Won 4 consecutive elections (1950–1956)
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+14.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 65% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+7.7
Avg Margin
1950–1958
Career Span
Best: +18.7 (1950 Governor)Worst: -1.8 (1958 Governor)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
170,275
Candidate Votes
49.1%
Vote %
346,780
Total Votes
-1.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+17.7
Race Score
+14.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.5
State Pres.