How many times has a president dropped out of a presidential race in history?

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RedBaron · M

The only other one in my lifetime was LBJ in 1968.

DragonFruit · 61-69, M

Three US Presidents have dropped out of the Presidential race after starting a campaign:
Harry S, Truman
Lyndon B. Johnson
Joseph Biden

beckyromero · 36-40, F

@DragonFruit

More than three.

DragonFruit · 61-69, M

@beckyromero No, more have not sought a 2nd term.....but only 3 have started campaigning for a 2nd term and then dropped out.

beckyromero · 36-40, F

@DragonFruit

Actually, yes. Other presidents DID seek to run again but were rejected by the "smoke-filled" rooms.

independentone · M

Johnson did and Gerald Ford essentially committed political suicide when he pardoned Nixon, even though it was the right thing to do for the country

beckyromero · 36-40, F

More times than most people probably realize.

Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
Tyler
Polk
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
A. Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Arthur
Cleveland
T. Roosevelt
Coolidge
Truman
L. Johnson
Biden

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