People / Democratic
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson ran for president once as the Democratic nominee (1964). Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Democratic | Won the presidency | 61.2% | 46 | 2,324 | District of Columbia (85%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Johnson's 1964 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Duval County, TX | D+85.2 | |
| Knott County, KY | D+81.4 | |
| Webb County, TX | D+80.3 | |
| Claiborne Parish, LA | D+78.1 | |
| West Carroll Parish, LA | D+76.8 | |
| Owen County, KY | D+76.0 | |
| Franklin Parish, LA | D+75.6 | |
| Breathitt County, KY | D+75.1 | |
| Morehouse Parish, LA | D+74.9 | |
| Red River Parish, LA | D+74.0 | |
| Trimble County, KY | D+73.0 | |
| Suffolk County, MA | D+72.7 |