People / Democratic
Al Smith
Al Smith ran for president once as the Democratic nominee (1928). Home state: New York. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Democratic | Lost | 40.8% | 8 | 887 | South Carolina (91%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Smith's 1928 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Newberry County, SC | D+98.6 | |
| Greenwood County, SC | D+97.4 | |
| Tallahatchie County, MS | D+97.2 | |
| Laurens County, SC | D+95.5 | |
| Union County, SC | D+94.1 | |
| St. Bernard Parish, LA | D+93.7 | |
| Sunflower County, MS | D+93.6 | |
| Leflore County, MS | D+91.0 | |
| Attala County, MS | D+90.5 | |
| Yazoo County, MS | D+89.5 | |
| Copiah County, MS | D+88.9 | |
| Holmes County, MS | D+87.5 |