7. James B. Weaver
Elections: 1892
Party: People’s Party
Votes / Percentage: 1,026,595 / 8.51
Electoral votes / Total: 22 / 444
Running mate: James G. Field
The People’s Party, AKA the Populists, existed for only a brief time on the United States political map of the late 19th century. But during that short period, they managed to achieve a significant election result in 1892 presidential elections, when their candidate James B. Weaver won over one million popular votes and 22 electoral votes, carrying four states.
