Robert E. Smylie
Republican
Undefeated: 3-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
C-
-10.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 17% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
-6.6
Avg Margin
1954–1962
Career Span
Best: +-1.9 (1958 Governor)Worst: -9.3 (1962 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
139,578
Candidate Votes
54.6%
Vote %
255,454
Total Votes
-9.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+3.4
Race Score
+6.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.9
State Pres.