Nelson A. Rockefeller
Republican
Undefeated: 4-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+16.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 68% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
-9.5
Avg Margin
1958–1970
Career Span
Best: +-6.5 (1966 Governor)Worst: -12.1 (1970 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
3,151,432
Candidate Votes
52.4%
Vote %
6,013,064
Total Votes
-12.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+16.0
Race Score
+13.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+0.9
State Pres.