People / Republican
Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater ran for president once as the Republican nominee (1964). Home state: Arizona. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Republican | Lost | 38.3% | 5 | 807 | Mississippi (87%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Goldwater's 1964 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Holmes County, MS | R+93.2 | |
| Noxubee County, MS | R+93.2 | |
| Amite County, MS | R+92.8 | |
| Leake County, MS | R+92.5 | |
| Franklin County, MS | R+92.1 | |
| Grenada County, MS | R+91.8 | |
| Yazoo County, MS | R+91.8 | |
| Rankin County, MS | R+91.6 | |
| Montgomery County, MS | R+91.1 | |
| Carroll County, MS | R+90.8 | |
| Newton County, MS | R+90.4 | |
| Scott County, MS | R+90.4 |