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What unique distinction did Ron Paul achieve in the 2016 presidential election?

  • Youngest candidate

  • Most write-in votes

  • Oldest person to receive an Electoral College vote

  • First third-party candidate to win a state

Answer

In the 2016 presidential election, Ron Paul received one electoral vote from a Texas faithless elector, making him the oldest person to receive an Electoral College vote.
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