People / Republican
George W. Bush
George W. Bush ran for president twice as the Republican nominee (2000, 2004). Bush won the presidency twice. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Republican | Won the presidency | 47.4% | 28 | 2,361 | Wyoming (68%) |
| 2004 | Republican | Won the presidency | 50.7% | 31 | 2,555 | Utah (72%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Bush's 2004 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+84.8 | |
| Ochiltree County, TX | R+84.1 | |
| Franklin County, ID | R+80.6 | |
| Hansford County, TX | R+77.5 | |
| Beaver County, OK | R+76.9 | |
| Utah County, UT | R+74.4 | |
| Jefferson County, ID | R+74.3 | |
| Sevier County, UT | R+74.3 | |
| Morgan County, UT | R+73.7 | |
| Box Elder County, UT | R+73.5 | |
| Garfield County, UT | R+73.3 | |
| Fremont County, ID | R+73.2 |