William H. Vanderbilt

Republican

Governor candidate from Rhode Island

Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+14.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 80% 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%)
-0.1
Avg Margin
1938–1940
Career Span
Best: +11.8 (1940 Governor)Worst: -12.0 (1938 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019381940

Career Timeline

140,480
Candidate Votes
44.1%
Vote %
318,675
Total Votes
+11.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+0.7
Race Score
+3.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+15.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: J. Howard McGrathDEM