Robert B. Meyner

Democratic

Governor candidate from New Jersey

Governor

Electoral Grade

A-

+15.1 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 81% of candidates3 graded races

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

Races

2-1

W-L (67%)

-0.9

Avg Margin

1953–1969

Career Span

Best: +10.1 (1957 Governor)Worst: -21.2 (1969 Governor)

Career Margin Trend3 races

911,003

Candidate Votes

38.5%

Vote %

2,366,606

Total Votes

-21.2%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-7.7

Race Score

-7.7

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-13.5

State Pres.