1880 U.S. Presidential Election

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1880 U.S. Presidential Election — General

Nationwide · 2 tickets

Popular vote Electoral vote

James A. GarfieldRepublicanWINNER48.3%

4,454,416 votes · 214 electoral

Running mate: Chester A. Arthur

Winfield Scott HancockDemocratic48.2%

4,444,952 votes · 155 electoral

Running mate: William Hayden English

Popular-vote counts follow Dave Leip’s Atlas (pre-1976) and official certified totals (1976–2024), cross-checked against MIT Election Lab. The 1824 count is partial — six states chose electors by their legislatures.