1876 United States presidential election in West Virginia
In this article, we will explore 1876 United States presidential election in West Virginia from different perspectives and delve into its importance and relevance today. 1876 United States presidential election in West Virginia has been the subject of interest and debate for a long time, and is essential to understanding its impact on various aspects of everyday life. Throughout these pages, we will analyze the different aspects of 1876 United States presidential election in West Virginia and closely examine its implications in our current society. From its origin to its evolution over time, we will dive into a detailed analysis that will allow us to better understand the role 1876 United States presidential election in West Virginia plays in our daily lives.
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The 1876 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 7, 1876, as part of the 1876 United States presidential election. West Virginia voters chose five representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
West Virginia was won by Samuel J. Tilden, the former governor of New York (D–New York), running with Thomas A. Hendricks, the governor of Indiana and future vice president, with 56.75% of the popular vote, against Rutherford B. Hayes, the governor of Ohio (R-Ohio), running with Representative William A. Wheeler, with 42.15% of the vote.
With his win, Tilden became the first Democratic presidential candidate to win West Virginia. Doddridge County voted Democratic only once since, in 1964. The Greenback Party chose industrialist Peter Cooper and former representative Samuel Fenton Cary, received 1.11% of the vote.
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Running mate | Popular vote | Electoral vote | ||||
| Count | % | Count | % | |||||
| Democratic | Samuel J. Tilden of New York | Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana | 56,546 | 56.75% | 5 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican | Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio | William A. Wheeler of New York | 41,997 | 42.15% | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Greenback | Peter Cooper of New York | Samuel Fenton Cary of Ohio | 1,104 | 1.11% | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Total | 99,647 | 100.00% | 5 | 100.00% | ||||
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