1880 United States presidential election in Alabama explained

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Election Name:1880 United States presidential election in Alabama
Country:Alabama
Flag Year:1861
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1876 United States presidential election in Alabama
Previous Year:1876
Next Election:1884 United States presidential election in Alabama
Next Year:1884
Election Date:November 2, 1880
Turnout:12.03% of the total population 5.19 pp[1]
Image1:WinfieldScottHancock2 (cropped 3x4).jpg
Nominee1:Winfield S. Hancock
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:Pennsylvania
Running Mate1:William H. English
Electoral Vote1:10
Popular Vote1:91,130
Percentage1:59.99%
Nominee2:James A. Garfield
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Home State2:Ohio
Running Mate2:Chester A. Arthur
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:56,350
Percentage2:37.10%
Map Size:200px
President
Before Election:Rutherford B. Hayes
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James A. Garfield
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1880 United States presidential election in Alabama took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the nationwide presidential election. Alabama voters chose ten representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.[2]

Alabama was won by General Winfield Scott Hancock (DPennsylvania), running with former Representative William Hayden English, with 59.99% of the popular vote, against Representative James A. Garfield (R-Ohio), running with the 10th chairman of the New York State Republican Executive Committee, Chester A. Arthur, with 37.10% of the vote.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1884 Presidential Election Results Alabama Total Population Turnout.
  2. Web site: 1880 Presidential Election Results Alabama.