People / Republican
George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush ran for president twice as the Republican nominee (1988, 1992). Bush won the presidency once. Home state: Texas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Republican | Won the presidency | 53.4% | 40 | 2,321 | Utah (66%) |
| 1992 | Republican | Lost | 37.4% | 18 | 1,600 | Mississippi (50%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Bush's 1988 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County, ID | R+71.0 | |
| Jackson County, KY | R+70.5 | |
| Ochiltree County, TX | R+66.8 | |
| Box Elder County, UT | R+63.7 | |
| Hansford County, TX | R+62.9 | |
| Poquoson city, VA | R+62.4 | |
| Washington County, UT | R+61.9 | |
| Kane County, UT | R+61.6 | |
| Jefferson County, ID | R+61.6 | |
| Hamilton County, IN | R+60.9 | |
| Okaloosa County, FL | R+60.7 | |
| Monroe County, KY | R+60.6 |