People / Democratic
Winfield Scott Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock ran for president once as the Democratic nominee (1880). In 1880, Hancock won the popular vote but not the presidency. Home state: Pennsylvania. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | Democratic | Won the popular vote, lost the presidency | 52.0% | 3 | 99 | Alabama (60%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Hancock's 1880 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Crenshaw County, AL | +77.0 | |
| Henry County, AL | +72.7 | |
| Calhoun County, AL | +58.9 | |
| Tallapoosa County, AL | +54.9 | |
| Pike County, AL | +51.6 | |
| Butler County, AL | +40.3 | |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | +39.4 | |
| Barbour County, AL | +39.3 | |
| Chambers County, AL | +36.5 | |
| Jefferson County, AL | +34.9 | |
| Morgan County, AL | +33.2 | |
| Jackson County, AL | +30.5 |