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Blaine Secures Republican Nomination

When
June 3–6, 1884
Where
Republican National Convention
Part of
Cleveland defeats Blaine in the 1884 United States presidential election

James G. Blaine won the Republican nomination on the fourth ballot at the 1884 Chicago convention, defeating incumbent President Arthur.

Blaine, favored for the nomination, faced competition from Arthur, who did not make a serious bid due to health concerns. Blaine’s momentum, unlike in previous conventions, was not halted, leading to his victory on the fourth ballot.

Sources

  1. 1884 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. James G. Blaine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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