David Conner Treen
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1979)
GovernorUS House
Electoral Grade
C+
-5.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 33% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
-21.4
Avg Margin
1972–1983
Career Span
Best: +25.9 (1983 Governor)Worst: -100.0 (1978 House)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
588,508
Candidate Votes
36.4%
Vote %
1,615,905
Total Votes
+25.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-28.3
Race Score
-31.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.5
State Pres.