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Garfield defeats Hancock

When
November 2, 1880
Where
Nationwide
Part of
Garfield defeats Hancock in the 1880 US presidential election

Garfield narrowly defeated Hancock in the 1880 election, following a low-key front porch campaign and a strong Democratic effort.

The election was held on November 2, 1880. Garfield, chosen as a compromise nominee on the 36th ballot, conducted a low-key front porch campaign. Hancock, who led the first Democratic ballot, ran a strong campaign but was narrowly defeated by Garfield.

Sources

  1. 1880 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. James A. Garfield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  3. Winfield Scott Hancock Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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