Herbert F. Desimone
Republican
Governor candidate from Rhode Island
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+6.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 60% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+3.0
Avg Margin
1970–1972
Career Span
Best: +5.5 (1972 Governor)Worst: 0.5 (1970 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
194,315
Candidate Votes
47.1%
Vote %
412,866
Total Votes
+5.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-2.9
Race Score
-2.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+2.6
State Pres.