Howard B. Dean

Democratic

Undefeated: 5-0 career record

Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+15.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 82% of candidates5 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

5
Races
5-0
W-L (100%)
+35.3
Avg Margin
1992–2000
Career Span
Best: +51.7 (1992 Governor)Worst: 12.5 (2000 Governor)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+30EvenD+3019921994199619982000

Career Timeline

148,059
Candidate Votes
50.5%
Vote %
293,473
Total Votes
+12.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-5.5
Race Score
-2.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+15.0
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Ruth DwyerREP