People / Republican
Bob Dole
Bob Dole ran for president once as the Republican nominee (1996). Home state: Kansas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Republican | Lost | 40.7% | 19 | 1,605 | Utah (54%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Dole's 1996 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Ochiltree County, TX | R+64.1 | |
| Russell County, KS | R+62.3 | |
| Sioux County, IA | R+60.0 | |
| Kane County, UT | R+59.5 | |
| Madison County, ID | R+58.1 | |
| Scott County, KS | R+54.2 | |
| Beaver County, OK | R+52.8 | |
| Utah County, UT | R+52.4 | |
| Stevens County, KS | R+52.3 | |
| Gray County, KS | R+51.7 | |
| Gillespie County, TX | R+51.7 | |
| Washington County, UT | R+51.2 |