# Fat Presidents Heavier Candidates Get Elected More Often By Alex Covert | Published 2008-10-07 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavier-presidents-get-elected-more-presidential-predictions References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/06/opinion/06opchart.html) Do candidate height and weight measurements play a role in the election? The New York Times recently [asked this question](http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/06/opinion/06opchart.html) and displayed this image to compare past candidates. The results? Of the pairings they looked at - the taller candidate won 68% of the time and the heavier candidate won 69% of the time. What does this tell us about the upcoming election? Barack Obama is taller and heavier. Perhaps they should look at [height to weight ratios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmi-health-tracker-app). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Candidate Height Influence:** Exploring the impact of candidate height on election outcomes, highlighting potential biases and advantages. - **Candidate Weight Influence:** Examining the role of candidate weight in election results, uncovering potential prejudices and advantages. - **Height-to-weight Ratio Analysis:** Investigating the correlation between a candidate's height-to-weight ratio and their electoral success, exploring new variables for political analysis. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Political Analysis:** Utilizing data and analytical tools to understand the impact of physical attributes on election outcomes, leading to insights for campaign strategists. - **Election Consulting:** Providing consulting services to political campaigns, incorporating insights about the influence of candidate height and weight for optimal voter engagement. - **Political Science Research:** Conducting academic studies to examine the relationship between candidate physical attributes and electoral success, contributing to the field of political science. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body-Inclusive Reality TV Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roses-for-every-body.md) - [Expansive Electoral Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-collection.md) - [Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electoral-coins.md) - [Destigmatized Weight Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-weight-management.md) - [Size-Inclusive Weight Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-wide-base-weight-scale.md) - [Election Insights Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymarket-election.md) - [Political Campaign Game Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-town.md) - [AI-Powered Weight Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-health.md) - [Dating App-Backed Election Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voting-initiative.md)