William Hayden English, Vice-presidential nominee

William Hayden English

Vice-presidential nominee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1880
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
English4.4M
Opponents4.5M
Total Electoral Votes
English155
Opponents214
1
Elections run

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

William Hayden English, a Democratic politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1880 U.S. presidential election to James A. Garfield, receiving 4,444,952 votes (48.2%).

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How many votes has William Hayden English received?

William Hayden English has received 4,444,952 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 155 electoral votes.

Election history

William Hayden English’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1880Vice Presidentwith Winfield Scott HancockLost4,444,952 (48.2%)155 EVJames A. Garfield
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