Richard Nixon
3 runs · 2 wins · 1960 — 1972 · Republican.
Richard Nixon's presidential record
Richard Nixon ran for president 3 times between 1960 and 1972. Richard Nixon captured the presidency 2 times. Each campaign ran under the Republican banner.
The high-water mark came in 1972: a 520-electoral-vote win over George McGovern. In all, Richard Nixon's campaigns gathered 1040 electoral votes. The campaigns stretch from the New Deal Coalition era to the Cold War Realignment era.
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