Sherman W Tribbitt

Democratic

Governor candidate from Delaware

Governor
Electoral Grade
B-
+3.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 48% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-5.5
Avg Margin
1972–1976
Career Span
Best: +3.4 (1972 Governor)Worst: -14.4 (1976 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019721976

Career Timeline

97,480
Candidate Votes
42.5%
Vote %
229,563
Total Votes
-14.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-16.8
Race Score
-19.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+5.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Pierre S. IV Du PontREP