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CJK
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« on: October 03, 2009, 09:12:42 AM »
Is there any data available regarding Presidential election results by congressional districts before 1992?
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2009, 04:49:27 PM »
The Almanac of American Politics (in print) has that, but I don't think there's anything online (aside from of course the At-large states and states with no county splits (Ark., Ia., W.V.))
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 05:51:15 PM »
Dave has Virginia going back to 1972.
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 12:13:15 AM »
I have the 1988, 1984, 1980, 1976, and 1972 results for every district.
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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2009, 02:41:31 AM »
Check and see if your local or university library has a copy of The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. Also, the World Almanac published every year usually has the results from the most recent congressional elections.
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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2009, 08:29:05 AM »
Oh, and just to avoid confusion I'm not looking for individual district results I just want to know how many districts were won by Bush, Dukakis, Reagan, Mondale, etc.
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2009, 06:22:20 PM »
Quote from: CJK on October 04, 2009, 08:29:05 AM
Oh, and just to avoid confusion I'm not looking for individual district results I just want to know how many districts were won by Bush, Dukakis, Reagan, Mondale, etc.

I have them back to the Nixon McGovern race in 1972.  The only thing I dont have are the 1980 results under the 1982 redistricting.
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2009, 07:38:31 PM »
Quote from: Mr.Phips on October 04, 2009, 06:22:20 PM
Quote from: CJK on October 04, 2009, 08:29:05 AM
Oh, and just to avoid confusion I'm not looking for individual district results I just want to know how many districts were won by Bush, Dukakis, Reagan, Mondale, etc.

I have them back to the Nixon McGovern race in 1972.  The only thing I dont have are the 1980 results under the 1982 redistricting.

I'd like to know the breakdown for the elections 1972-1988, if it is not too much trouble. What's your source?
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« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2009, 09:10:27 PM »
« Edited: October 04, 2009, 09:14:48 PM by Mr.Phips »
Quote from: CJK on October 04, 2009, 07:38:31 PM
Quote from: Mr.Phips on October 04, 2009, 06:22:20 PM
Quote from: CJK on October 04, 2009, 08:29:05 AM
Oh, and just to avoid confusion I'm not looking for individual district results I just want to know how many districts were won by Bush, Dukakis, Reagan, Mondale, etc.

I have them back to the Nixon McGovern race in 1972.  The only thing I dont have are the 1980 results under the 1982 redistricting.

I'd like to know the breakdown for the elections 1972-1988, if it is not too much trouble. What's your source?


Its the Almanac of American Politics.  I can start giving you some in bits in pieces if you would like.  Do you want a specific state or year first?
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2009, 01:18:10 PM »
I remember doing an analysis of 1976 some years back using the Almanac of American Politics.  I found it was close to a 269 tie between Carter and Ford.  There were enough districts that didn't report results and were probably very close, that this was tough to complete.
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2009, 02:42:10 PM »
Quote from: rbt48 on October 05, 2009, 01:18:10 PM
I remember doing an analysis of 1976 some years back using the Almanac of American Politics.  I found it was close to a 269 tie between Carter and Ford.  There were enough districts that didn't report results and were probably very close, that this was tough to complete.

That year Carter won 220 districts to Ford's 215. 
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2009, 04:06:03 PM »
Quote from: Mr.Phips on October 05, 2009, 02:42:10 PM
Quote from: rbt48 on October 05, 2009, 01:18:10 PM
I remember doing an analysis of 1976 some years back using the Almanac of American Politics.  I found it was close to a 269 tie between Carter and Ford.  There were enough districts that didn't report results and were probably very close, that this was tough to complete.

That year Carter won 220 districts to Ford's 215. 

So with Ford winng 27 states to Carter's 24 (including DC), if you give the statewide winner 2 EVs under the same system that Nebraska and Maine use, see what you end up with.

By my count:  Ford 269, Carter 269 (giving Carter the DC "congressional district").
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« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2009, 04:12:22 PM »
Quote from: rbt48 on October 05, 2009, 04:06:03 PM
Quote from: Mr.Phips on October 05, 2009, 02:42:10 PM
Quote from: rbt48 on October 05, 2009, 01:18:10 PM
I remember doing an analysis of 1976 some years back using the Almanac of American Politics.  I found it was close to a 269 tie between Carter and Ford.  There were enough districts that didn't report results and were probably very close, that this was tough to complete.

That year Carter won 220 districts to Ford's 215. 

So with Ford winng 27 states to Carter's 24 (including DC), if you give the statewide winner 2 EVs under the same system that Nebraska and Maine use, see what you end up with.

By my count:  Ford 269, Carter 269 (giving Carter the DC "congressional district").

And if that had been the case, I think the Democratic House just might have elected Ford.  A lot of Democrats really hated Carter. 
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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2009, 04:21:13 PM »
Year first would be fine.
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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2009, 04:50:52 PM »
Quote from: Mr.Phips on October 05, 2009, 04:12:22 PM
And if that had been the case, I think the Democratic House just might have elected Ford.  A lot of Democrats really hated Carter. 

Not in 1976, though.
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« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2009, 06:28:59 PM »

Do you want to know how each district voted for President or the number of districts that voted for each Presidential candidate?
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« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2009, 07:15:17 PM »
Quote from: Mr.Phips on October 05, 2009, 06:28:59 PM

Do you want to know how each district voted for President or the number of districts that voted for each Presidential candidate?



Just the number of districts.
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« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2009, 05:52:44 PM »
...Please?
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« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2009, 09:22:05 PM »
Pretty Please?
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« Reply #19 on: December 23, 2009, 01:56:48 PM »
Please???
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« Reply #20 on: December 24, 2009, 02:42:15 AM »
Go to www.polidata.org . Maybe you'll find something.
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« Reply #21 on: December 24, 2009, 01:50:34 PM »

They don't have anything before 1992.
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« Reply #22 on: January 14, 2010, 10:05:54 PM »
PLEASE, SOMEONE.
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« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2010, 01:30:40 AM »

Do you know if Dave Leip sells this type of info? If not, I would suggest asking Dave or someone else at this Forum. Also, try Googling Presidential results by CD 1988 (or plug in any other presidential election year). You might find something.
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« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2010, 05:02:06 PM »
« Edited: February 08, 2010, 05:05:38 PM by datamaven »
1968
D 191
R 243
(only 434 districts then - Hawaii still 2 AL)

1972
D 59
R 376

1976
D 220
R 215

1980
D 129
R 306

1984
D 66
R 369

1988
D 135
R 300

1992
D 257
R 178

1996
D 279
R 156

2000
D 207
R 228

2004
D 180
R 255

2008
D 242
R 193
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