Norman A. Erbe

Republican

Governor candidate from Iowa

Governor
Electoral Grade
C-
-15.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 12% 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%)
+0.4
Avg Margin
1960–1962
Career Span
Best: +5.1 (1962 Governor)Worst: -4.3 (1960 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019601962

Career Timeline

388,955
Candidate Votes
47.4%
Vote %
819,854
Total Votes
+5.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-21.6
Race Score
-18.6
vs. State Pres.
D-13.5
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Harold E. HughesDEM