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Over the last eight presidential elections, Massachusetts has been the most Democratic state, giving Democratic nominees an average margin of 53%-39%, just ahead of next-door Rhode Island's 53%-40%. It was Bill Clinton's best state in 1996 and Al Gore's second best, after Rhode Island, in 2000. There was something approaching unanimity for Al Gore in 2000 among many groups: He carried women 67%-28%, those with graduate school educations 60%-29% (with 9% for Ralph Nader), 62%-32% among Catholics.

Massachusetts's presidential primary has long been held in early March and was once the scene of great commotion. It produced victories for native sons in 1988 and 1992, Democrats Michael Dukakis and Paul Tsongas and Republican George Bush the elder. In 2000, it voted solidly for Al Gore and John McCain, as many independents reregistered as Republicans. Candidates contesting New Hampshire always buy time on Boston TV stations, which reach much of the Granite State (most of the cost of which does not have to be charged against the low limit on spending in New Hampshire), and so their ads are widely seen in Massachusetts. But they don't usually bother campaigning here.

2000 Presidential Vote
Gore (D)	1,616,487	(60%)
Bush (R)	878,502	(33%)
Nader (Green)	173,564	(6%)
Other	32,389	(1%)

2000 Republican Primary
McCain (R)	324,708	(65%)
Bush (R)	159,534	(32%)
Other	17,709	(4%)

2000 Democratic Primary
Gore (D)	341,586	(60%)
Bradley (D)	212,452	(37%)
Other	16,036	(3%)

1996 Presidential Vote
Clinton (D)	1,571,755	(61%)
Dole (R)	718,104	(28%)
Perot (I)	226,787	(9%)
Other	39,347	(2%)

For 1992 and 1996 presidential results in Massachusetts, please see the Almanac 2000 online.