People / Democratic
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton ran for president twice as the Democratic nominee (1992, 1996). Clinton won the presidency twice. Home state: Arkansas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Democratic | Won the presidency | 43.0% | 33 | 1,525 | District of Columbia (85%) |
| 1996 | Democratic | Won the presidency | 49.2% | 32 | 1,537 | District of Columbia (85%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Clinton's 1996 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Starr County, TX | D+76.5 | |
| District of Columbia, DC | D+75.9 | |
| Bronx County, NY | D+75.3 | |
| Macon County, AL | D+73.5 | |
| Duval County, TX | D+73.3 | |
| Sanborn County, SD | D+73.2 | |
| Brooks County, TX | D+72.6 | |
| Zavala County, TX | D+67.8 | |
| New York County, NY | D+66.2 | |
| Jefferson County, MS | D+65.5 | |
| Kings County, NY | D+65.0 | |
| Maverick County, TX | D+64.6 |