People / Republican
John McCain
John McCain ran for president once as the Republican nominee (2008). Home state: Arizona. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Republican | Lost | 45.7% | 22 | 2,259 | Oklahoma (66%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by McCain's 2008 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+83.9 | |
| Beaver County, OK | R+78.5 | |
| Hansford County, TX | R+76.5 | |
| Madison County, ID | R+72.8 | |
| LaSalle Parish, LA | R+72.4 | |
| Stevens County, KS | R+72.0 | |
| Livingston Parish, LA | R+71.9 | |
| Carson County, TX | R+71.9 | |
| Franklin County, ID | R+71.9 | |
| Wheeler County, TX | R+71.4 | |
| Gray County, TX | R+71.0 | |
| Texas County, OK | R+70.5 |