People / Republican
James G. Blaine
James G. Blaine ran for president once as the Republican nominee (1884). Home state: Maine. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | Republican | Lost | 47.7% | 2 | 93 | Colorado (54%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Blaine's 1884 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Leon County, FL | +45.0 | |
| Jefferson County, FL | +34.4 | |
| Montgomery County, AL | +33.5 | |
| Duval County, FL | +28.4 | |
| Sacramento County, CA | +23.5 | |
| Weld County, CO | +22.8 | |
| Alameda County, CA | +22.1 | |
| Clear Creek County, CO | +20.5 | |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | +19.9 | |
| Humboldt County, CA | +18.1 | |
| Boulder County, CO | +17.5 | |
| Talladega County, AL | +16.3 |