People / Republican
William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft ran for president twice as the Republican nominee (1908, 1912). Taft won the presidency once. Home state: Ohio. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | Republican | Won the presidency | 53.2% | 29 | 1,479 | — |
| 1912 | Republican | Lost | 23.2% | 1 | 229 | Utah (37%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Taft's 1908 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier County, TN | R+82.9 | |
| Scott County, TN | R+81.1 | |
| Johnson County, TN | R+80.5 | |
| Jackson County, KY | R+77.5 | |
| Iron County, MI | R+74.8 | |
| Carter County, TN | R+74.5 | |
| Orleans County, VT | R+72.4 | |
| Addison County, VT | R+71.9 | |
| Presque Isle County, MI | R+67.0 | |
| Windsor County, VT | R+65.8 | |
| Waushara County, WI | R+65.4 | |
| Chisago County, MN | R+64.4 |