1948: Harry Truman (Dem) elected -- technically incumbent because FDR died in office in 1945
1964: LBJ (Dem) elected -- technically incumbent because JFK was assassinated in 1963
The 2008 election was the first time in over 50 years that a democrat was elected without being an incumbent. Interesting...
FDR defeated incumbent Herbert Hoover in Colorado during the 1932 election. Don't know if we want to go back that far but that's kind of interesting.
I haven't been able to go through all the blog posts yet but this was a cool link from the Rocky. I'm sure someone else already posted it but if not, take a look!
AS
2 comments:
What about 1992 Clinton? From the data Corey posted, Clinton won his first time up to bat (in CO) but lost as an incumbent in 96. ?? Do I have that right? In which case, Obama wasn't the first non-incumbent Dem voted into office from CO in 50 years. First in 16 years.
I just caught that as well ... yes, Obama was the second non-incumbent Dem to receive Colorado's vote since FDR in 1932 (more than 50 years!).
CHJ
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