How many states, combined, did Democratic nominees Humphrey, McGovern, Mondale, Dukakis and Kerry win?

a. 124

b. 94

c. 64

d. 44

Answer: d

Hubert Humphrey (1968), George McGovern (1972), Walter Mondale (1984), Michael Dukakis (1988) and John Kerry (2004) were all Democratic nominees from northern states and all lost their races. They won a total of 44 states (out of a possible 250), plus each won the District of Columbia.

Here is the breakdown:

Humphrey (Minnesota) — 13 states (that year, Richard Nixon won 32 states and George Wallace won 5)

George McGovern — 1 state, Massachusetts

Walter Mondale — 1 state, Minnesota

Michael Dukakis — 10 states

John Kerry — 19 states