Southpaw Index Report
Are U.S. Presidents Disproportionately Left-Handed?
A focused look at U.S. presidents and the unusually visible role of left-handedness in modern American political leadership.
Last generated: July 20, 2026 8:16 pm
10Profiles analyzed
5Marked left-handed
10Known yes/no answers
50%Left-handed among known
Key findings
- The presidents report currently includes 10 presidential profiles in the IsLeftHanded dataset.
- Among presidential profiles with a known yes/no answer, 50% are marked left-handed.
- This page is designed as a journalist-friendly entry point for International Left-Handers Day coverage.
Presidential profiles in the dataset
- Barack ObamaLeft-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- Bill ClintonLeft-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- Donald TrumpNot left-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- Franklin D. RooseveltLeft-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- Gerald FordNot left-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- James MadisonNot left-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- Jimmy CarterLeft-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- Joe BidenNot left-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- Ronald ReaganNot left-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
- Ulysses S. GrantLeft-handed · Politicians & Public Officials
Methodology
The Southpaw Index is based on published IsLeftHanded profile records. Handedness is classified as Yes, No, or Unknown using available public evidence and editorial review. High-confidence records rely on reliable public sources such as official bios, interviews, reputable reporting, or clear video/photo evidence. Unknown records are excluded from rate calculations unless explicitly noted. This report should be read as a public-figure dataset, not a population study.