People / Republican
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon ran for president 3 times as the Republican nominee (1960, 1968, 1972). Nixon won the presidency twice. Home state: California. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Republican | Lost | 49.6% | 26 | 1,857 | Nebraska (62%) |
| 1968 | Republican | Won the presidency | 43.4% | 32 | 1,862 | Nebraska (60%) |
| 1972 | Republican | Won the presidency | 60.7% | 49 | 3,004 | Mississippi (78%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Nixon's 1972 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County, GA | R+86.9 | |
| George County, MS | R+86.6 | |
| Smith County, MS | R+85.5 | |
| Holmes County, FL | R+85.0 | |
| Jackson County, KY | R+84.6 | |
| Prentiss County, MS | R+83.2 | |
| Calhoun County, MS | R+83.0 | |
| Ochiltree County, TX | R+80.0 | |
| Tishomingo County, MS | R+79.8 | |
| Lamar County, MS | R+79.7 | |
| Pontotoc County, MS | R+79.7 | |
| Hansford County, TX | R+79.7 |