People / Democratic
Samuel J. Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden ran for president once as the Democratic nominee (1876). In 1876, Tilden won the popular vote but not the presidency. Home state: New York. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | Democratic | Won the popular vote, lost the presidency | 53.9% | 3 | 89 | Alabama (60%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Tilden's 1876 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens County, AL | +95.6 | |
| Barbour County, AL | +91.4 | |
| Calhoun County, AL | +65.8 | |
| Pike County, AL | +64.0 | |
| Tallapoosa County, AL | +60.5 | |
| Jackson County, AL | +59.0 | |
| Henry County, AL | +57.1 | |
| Jefferson County, AL | +50.6 | |
| Lee County, AL | +44.6 | |
| Monroe County, AL | +43.3 | |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | +37.7 | |
| Chambers County, AL | +36.8 |