Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Sidney McCain III Biography and Timeline

Follow John Sidney McCain III through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.

John Sidney McCain III, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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2008–2008Years on this page

2008

New Hampshire Primary

Senator · New Hampshire · Politics / Republican Party

Wins the New Hampshire Republican primary and revives his presidential campaign

Role range: 1987-2018

Republican Nomination

Senator · Politics / Republican Party

Secures the Republican presidential nomination after further primary victories

Role range: 1987-2018

Republican Convention

Senator · Saint Paul · Politics / Republican Party

Accepts the Republican presidential nomination at the party convention

Role range: 1987-2018

Election Defeat

Senator · Phoenix · Politics / Republican Party

Concedes the presidential election to Barack Obama after losing the Electoral College

Role range: 1987-2018

Records, sources and methodology

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