JFK was the youngest to run and win at 43. However, William Jennings Bryant was the Democratic nominee for President in 1896 at the age of 36 making him the youngest to run as the nominee of a major party.
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Oh, dude, that would be John C. Breckinridge, who ran for president in 1860 at the ripe old age of 35. Can you imagine being in your mid-thirties and thinking, "Yeah, I should totally run the country"? Like, I can barely decide what to have for lunch at that age.
Ah, what a curious question! The youngest person to run for President of the United States was John C. Breckinridge, who ran in 1860 at the age of 36. It's inspiring to see young individuals engage in the political process and strive to make a difference in their country.
The youngest person to run for president was John F. Kennedy, who was 43 years old when he ran in the 1960 election. So, there you have it, sweetie, JFK was the young gun in the presidential race.