Samuel J. Tilden, Presidential nominee

Samuel J. Tilden

Presidential nominee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1876
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Tilden4.3M
Opponents4.0M
Total Electoral Votes
Tilden184
Opponents185
1
Elections run

Samuel J. Tilden, a Democratic politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1876 U.S. presidential election to Rutherford B. Hayes, receiving 4,300,590 votes (51%).

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How many votes has Samuel J. Tilden received?

Samuel J. Tilden has received 4,300,590 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 184 electoral votes.

Election history

Samuel J. Tilden’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1876Presidentwith Thomas A. HendricksLost4,300,590 (51%)184 EVRutherford B. Hayes
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.