People / Democratic
Al Gore
Al Gore ran for president once as the Democratic nominee (2000). In 2000, Gore won the popular vote but not the presidency. Home state: Tennessee. Every figure below links into the election record it comes from.
Presidential runs
Every year links to the full national election page.
| Year | Party | Outcome | National share | States won | Counties won | Best state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Democratic | Won the popular vote, lost the presidency | 48.8% | 23 | 781 | District of Columbia (85%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Gore's 2000 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia, DC | +76.2 | |
| Bronx County, NY | +74.5 | |
| Macon County, AL | +74.4 | |
| Baltimore city, MD | +68.4 | |
| New York County, NY | +65.2 | |
| Kings County, NY | +65.0 | |
| Jefferson County, MS | +64.1 | |
| Philadelphia County, PA | +62.1 | |
| Prince George's County, MD | +61.1 | |
| Claiborne County, MS | +60.4 | |
| Greene County, AL | +60.4 | |
| Petersburg city, VA | +60.0 |