Robert E. Ray

Republican

Undefeated: 5-0 career record

Governor
Electoral Grade
B-
-0.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 43% of candidates5 graded races

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

5
Races
5-0
W-L (100%)
-13.0
Avg Margin
1968–1978
Career Span
Best: +-4.4 (1970 Governor)Worst: -18.2 (1972 Governor)

Career Margin Trend5 races

Even19681970197219741978

Career Timeline

491,713
Candidate Votes
58.3%
Vote %
843,190
Total Votes
-17.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+7.5
Race Score
+10.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-6.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Jerome FitzgeraldDEM