Garret Hobart, Vice President

Garret Hobart

Vice President
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1896
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hobart7.1M
Opponents6.5M
Total Electoral Votes
Hobart271
Opponents176
1
Elections run

As a running mate, Hobart is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.

Garret Hobart, a Republican politician, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1896 U.S. presidential election with 7,104,779 votes (51%), defeating William Jennings Bryan.

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How many votes has Garret Hobart received?

Garret Hobart has received 7,104,779 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0, plus 271 electoral votes.

Election history

Garret Hobart’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896Vice Presidentwith William McKinleyWon7,104,779 (51%)271 EVWilliam Jennings Bryan
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