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Democrat · 1873–1955
John W. Davis
United States representative · Solicitor General of the United States · ambassador
John William Davis was an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He served under President Woodrow Wilson as the Solicitor General of the United States and the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. He was the Democratic nominee for president in 1924, losing to Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge.
On the Ballot
One presidential run
Strongest counties, 1924
| County | two-party share | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler, GA | 100.0% | 869 |
| Edgefield, SC | 100.0% | 915 |
| Marlboro, SC | 100.0% | 716 |
| Titus, TX | 100.0% | 1,670 |
| Van Zandt, TX | 100.0% | 3,958 |
Weakest counties, 1924
| County | two-party share | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Keweenaw, MI | 3.4% | 1,559 |
| Logan, ND | 3.5% | 1,816 |
| Lac qui Parle, MN | 3.6% | 5,473 |
| Lake, MN | 4.6% | 2,683 |
| Isanti, MN | 4.7% | 4,016 |