John D. IV Rockefeller
Democratic
Governor candidate from West Virginia
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+13.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 64% 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%)
+10.5
Avg Margin
1972–1980
Career Span
Best: +32.3 (1976 Governor)Worst: -9.5 (1972 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
401,863
Candidate Votes
54.1%
Vote %
742,150
Total Votes
+8.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+7.2
Race Score
+4.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+4.5
State Pres.