People / Independent / Reform
Ross Perot
Ross Perot ran for president twice as the Independent nominee in 1992, then as the Reform nominee in 1996. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Independent | Lost | 17.3% | 0 | 15 | Maine (30%) |
| 1996 | Reform | Lost | 7.7% | 0 | 0 | Maine (14%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Perot's 1992 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset County, ME | +3.9 | |
| Piscataquis County, ME | +3.6 | |
| Trinity County, CA | +2.1 | |
| Grayson County, TX | +2.0 | |
| Anderson County, KS | +1.7 | |
| Moffat County, CO | +1.3 | |
| Waldo County, ME | +1.2 | |
| Somervell County, TX | +1.2 | |
| Jefferson County, KS | +0.9 | |
| Wabaunsee County, KS | +0.1 |