Dennis J. Roberts

Democratic

Won 4 consecutive elections (1950–1956)

Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+5.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 58% of candidates5 graded races

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

5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+7.7
Avg Margin
1950–1958
Career Span
Best: +18.7 (1950 Governor)Worst: -1.8 (1958 Governor)

Career Margin Trend5 races

Even19501952195419561958

Career Timeline

170,275
Candidate Votes
49.1%
Vote %
346,780
Total Votes
-1.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-10.2
Race Score
-7.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+5.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Christopher Del SestoREP