1880 United States presidential election in Florida explained

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Election Name:1880 United States presidential election in Florida
Country:Florida
Flag Image:Flag of Florida (1868–1900).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1876 United States presidential election in Florida
Previous Year:1876
Next Election:1884 United States presidential election in Florida
Next Year:1884
Election Date:November 2, 1880
Turnout:19.15% of the total population 5.77 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 Vote1:4
Popular Vote1:27,964
Percentage1:54.17%
Nominee2:James A. Garfield
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Home State2:Ohio
Running Mate2:Chester A. Arthur
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:23,654
Percentage2:45.83%
President
Before Election:Rutherford B. Hayes
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James Garfield
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:400px

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

Florida was won by General Winfield Scott Hancock (DPennsylvania), running with former Representative William Hayden English, with 54.17% of the popular vote, against Representative James Garfield (R-Ohio), running with the 10th chairman of the New York State Republican Executive Committee Chester A. Arthur, with 41.05% of the vote.[2]

See also

Notes and References

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