Thomas E. Dewey
Republican
Undefeated: 4-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+10.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 70% 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%)
-16.1
Avg Margin
1938–1950
Career Span
Best: +-7.0 (1938 Governor)Worst: -26.1 (1946 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
2,819,523
Candidate Votes
53.1%
Vote %
5,308,826
Total Votes
-15.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+1.6
Race Score
+4.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-11.2
State Pres.