A report on Republican Party (United States), Democratic Party (United States) and Arizona
Since the mid-1850s, it has been the main political rival of the Democratic Party.
- Republican Party (United States)Its main political rival has been the Republican Party since the 1850s.
- Democratic Party (United States)Historians cite the 1964 United States presidential election and its respective 1964 Republican National Convention as a significant shift, which saw the conservative wing, helmed by Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona, battle the liberal New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and his eponymous Rockefeller Republican faction for the party presidential nomination.
- Republican Party (United States)The majority party is the Republican Party, which has held power in both houses since 1993.
- ArizonaThe Democratic Party picked up several legislative seats in recent elections, bringing both chambers one seat away from being equally divided as of 2021.
- ArizonaThe Democratic Party also has strong support among the Native American population, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and North Carolina.
- Democratic Party (United States)1 related topic with Alpha
1996 United States presidential election
0 linksThe 53rd quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 5, 1996.
The 53rd quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 5, 1996.
Incumbent Democratic President Bill Clinton defeated former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, the Republican nominee, and Ross Perot, the Reform Party nominee.
However, Steve Forbes finished first in Delaware and Arizona while paleoconservative firebrand Pat Buchanan managed early victories in Alaska and Louisiana, in addition to a strong second place in the Iowa caucuses and a surprising victory in the small but key New Hampshire primary.