Burton M. Cross
Republican
Governor candidate from Maine
Governor
Electoral Grade
D
-20.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 7% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-13.0
Avg Margin
1952–1954
Career Span
Best: +9.0 (1954 Governor)Worst: -35.0 (1952 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
113,298
Candidate Votes
45.5%
Vote %
248,971
Total Votes
+9.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-44.3
Race Score
-41.3
vs. State Pres.
D-32.3
State Pres.