Russell W. Peterson

Republican

Governor candidate from Delaware

Governor

Electoral Grade

-11.6 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 26% of candidates2 graded races

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

Races

1-1

W-L (50%)

+1.2

Avg Margin

1968–1972

Career Span

Best: +3.4 (1972 Governor)Worst: -1.0 (1968 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

109,583

Candidate Votes

47.9%

Vote %

228,722

Total Votes

+3.4%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-20.8

Race Score

-23.8

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-20.4

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)