President Height: How Tall Is Your Favorite 2016 Presidential Candidate?
Even though people should vote for their presidential candidates based on what they stand for, physical appearance can be an influential factor. Ever since 1900, according to a 2008 New York Times article, the taller candidate has won 19 times whereas the shorter one has won only eight times.
On top of this chart, over the years, the media have also talked about the heights of the presidential candidates. Here is a list of the heights of the majority of the presidential candidates for 2016 as well as their campaign statements.
George Pataki, 6'5" - Republican
Former Governor of New York
"I can lead this country and win this election. And the need to change Washington has never been greater."
Rick Santorum, 6'3" - Republican
Former Pennsylvania State Senator
"Working families don't need another president tied to big government or big money."
Donald Trump, 6'3" - Republican
Real Estate Mogul
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am officially running for president of the United States."
Jed Bush, 6'3" - Republican
Former Governor of Florida
"I will take nothing and no one for granted. I will run with heart. I will run to win."
Martin O'Malley, 6'1" - Democrat
Former Governor of Maryland
"We must save our country now. And we will do that by rebuilding the dream."
Rick Perry, 6'1" - Republican
Former Governor of Texas
"Leadership is not a speech on the Senate floor. It's not what you say. It's what you have done."
Ben Carson, 5'11" - Republican
Neurosurgeon
"I'm probably never going to be politically correct because I'm not a politician."
Chris Christie, 5'11" - Republican
Governor of New Jersey
"I am now ready to fight for the people of the United States of America."
Mike Huckabee, 5'11" - Republican
Former Governor of Arkansas
"I know that there is a difference between making a speech and making government accountable to the people who pay for it."
Bobby Jindal, 5'10" - Republican
Governor of Louisiana
"We've had enough of talkers. It is time for a doer."
Lincoln Chafee, 5'10" - Democrat
Former Governor of Rhode Island
"I enjoy challenges, and today we have many facing America."
Marco Rubio 5'10" - Republican
Florida State Senator
"The time has come for our generation to lead the way towards a new American century."
Rand Paul, 5'8" - Republican
Kentucky State Senator
"It's time for a new way, a way predicated on justice, opportunity and freedom."
Lindsey Graham, 5'7" - Republican
South Carolina State Senator
"I want to be president to protect our nation that we all love so much from all threats foreign and domestic."
Hilary Clinton, 5'7" - Democrat
Former Secretary of State
"Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion."
Carly Fiorina, 5'6" - Democrat
Former Business Executive
Mrs. Clinton "has not been transparent about a whole set of things that matter."
Candidates whose heights are currently unknown:
Scott Walker - Republican
Governor of Wisconsin
"I'm running for president to fight and win for the American people."
John Kasich - Republican
Governor of Ohio
"We are going to take the lessons of the heartland and straighten out Washington, D.C., and fix our country."
Ted Cruz - Republican
Texas State Senator
"The power of the American people as we stand up and fight for liberty knows no bounds."
Bernie Sanders - Democrat
Vermont State Senator
"I think people should be a little bit careful underestimating me."
Jim Webb - Democrat
Virginia State Senator
"We need a president who understands leadership."
Quotations were taken from the New York Times.
