Winthrop Rockefeller

Republican

Governor candidate from Arkansas

Governor
Electoral Grade
C-
-14.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 11% of candidates4 graded races

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

4
Races
2-2
W-L (50%)
+7.5
Avg Margin
1964–1970
Career Span
Best: +29.5 (1970 Governor)Worst: -8.7 (1966 Governor)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+20EvenD+201964196619681970

Career Timeline

196,418
Candidate Votes
32.3%
Vote %
608,198
Total Votes
+29.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-51.9
Race Score
-48.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-19.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Dale BumpersDEM