People / Republican
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison ran for president twice as the Republican nominee (1888, 1892). Harrison won the presidency once. Home state: Indiana. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | Republican | Won the presidency | 45.8% | 3 | 80 | Colorado (55%) |
| 1892 | Republican | Lost | 43.2% | 15 | 907 | Vermont (68%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Harrison's 1888 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | R+26.9 | |
| Clear Creek County, CO | R+26.7 | |
| El Paso County, CO | R+24.7 | |
| Larimer County, CO | R+24.4 | |
| Alameda County, CA | R+20.4 | |
| San Diego County, CA | R+18.0 | |
| Fremont County, CO | R+15.9 | |
| Arapahoe County, CO | R+15.8 | |
| Sacramento County, CA | R+15.6 | |
| Boulder County, CO | R+15.5 | |
| Humboldt County, CA | R+15.3 | |
| Chaffee County, CO | R+14.8 |