James G. Blaine, Presidential nominee

James G. Blaine

Presidential nominee
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1884
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Blaine4.9M
Opponents4.9M
Total Electoral Votes
Blaine182
Opponents219
1
Elections run

James G. Blaine, a Republican politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1884 U.S. presidential election to Grover Cleveland, receiving 4,851,981 votes (48.3%).

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How many votes has James G. Blaine received?

James G. Blaine has received 4,851,981 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 182 electoral votes.

Election history

James G. Blaine’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1884Presidentwith John A. LoganLost4,851,981 (48.3%)182 EVGrover Cleveland
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