United States presidential election in Texas, 1992

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United States presidential election in Texas, 1992

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Nominee George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton Ross Perot
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Home state Texas Arkansas Texas
Running mate Dan Quayle Al Gore James Stockdale
Electoral vote 32 0 0
Popular vote 2,496,071 2,281,815 1,354,781
Percentage 40.56% 37.08% 22.01%

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County Results
  Clinton—80-90%
  Clinton—70-80%
  Clinton—60-70%
  Clinton—50-60%
  Clinton—40-50%
  Clinton—<40%
  Bush—<40%
  Bush—40-50%
  Bush—50-60%
  Bush—60-70%
  Perot—<40%
  Perot—40-50%

President before election

George H. W. Bush
Republican

Elected President

Bill Clinton
Democratic

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The 1992 United States presidential election in Texas took place on November 3, 1992, as part of the 1992 United States presidential election. Voters chose thirty-two representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Texas was won by incumbent President George H.W. Bush (R-Texas) with 40.56% of the popular vote over Governor Bill Clinton (D-Arkansas) with 37.08%. Businessman Ross Perot (I-Texas) finished in third with 22.01% of the popular vote.[1] Clinton ultimately won the national vote, defeating incumbent President Bush.[2] He was the first Democrat to win a presidential election without Texas since its statehood.

Bush at the controversial signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), commenced in San Antonio, Texas on December 17, 1992. Signing was critical international policy decision made by Bush two weeks following his 1992 electoral defeat.

Results

United States presidential election in Texas, 1992[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Republican George H.W. Bush 2,496,071 40.56% 32
Democratic Bill Clinton 2,281,815 37.08% 0
Independent Ross Perot 1,354,781 22.01% 0
Libertarian Andre Marrou 19,699 0.32% 0
America First James "Bo" Gritz (write-in) 505 0.01% 0
Taxpayers’ Howard Phillips (write-in) 359 0.01% 0
New Alliance Party Lenora Fulani (write-in) 301 0.00% 0
Natural Law Dr. John Hagelin (write-in) 217 0.00% 0
Democrats for Economic Recovery Lyndon LaRouche (write-in) 169 0.00% 0
Independent J. Quinn Brisben (write-in) 78 0.00% 0
Other write-ins 23 0.00% 0
Totals 6,154,018 100.0% 32

References

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