People / Republican
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan ran for president twice as the Republican nominee (1980, 1984). Reagan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Republican | Won the presidency | 50.8% | 44 | 2,236 | Utah (73%) |
| 1984 | Republican | Won the presidency | 58.8% | 49 | 2,806 | Utah (75%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Reagan's 1984 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+86.3 | |
| Hansford County, TX | R+78.9 | |
| Ochiltree County, TX | R+78.5 | |
| Jefferson County, ID | R+76.6 | |
| Franklin County, ID | R+75.4 | |
| Jackson County, KY | R+75.1 | |
| Sheridan County, NE | R+74.6 | |
| Box Elder County, UT | R+73.7 | |
| Washington County, UT | R+73.0 | |
| Cassia County, ID | R+72.0 | |
| Uintah County, UT | R+71.7 | |
| Duchesne County, UT | R+70.8 |