Robert W. Straub
Democratic
Governor candidate from Oregon
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-2.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 36% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
1-3
W-L (25%)
-4.0
Avg Margin
1966–1978
Career Span
Best: +15.6 (1974 Governor)Worst: -11.4 (1970 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
409,411
Candidate Votes
44.9%
Vote %
911,143
Total Votes
-9.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-7.9
Race Score
-4.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-4.9
State Pres.