Richard (Dick) Cheney Candidate

Born: January 30, 1941
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lancaster County
United States
Resided: Wilson, Wyoming
Teton County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Chairman and CEO of Halliburnton
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Wyoming U.S. Representative: At-large (1979-1989). U.S. Vice President (2001-2009).
Notes: Cheney also served as Deputy Assistant to President Gerald Ford from 1974 to 1975 and then his Chief of Staff from 1975 to 1977. Cheney was U.S. Secretary of Defense under George H.W. Bush from 1989 to 1993.
Sources: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Photo of Richard Cheney
Photo of Richard Cheney
White House Photo Office

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/2004 President / Vice President General Republican 1,346,695 47.61% Lost
11/07/2000 President / Vice President General Republican 1,109,659 45.50% Lost