Episode 3 of 4

Vice Presidential Balloting

When: June 25, 1888
Where: Auditorium Building, Chicago
Part of: Republican Convention nominates Benjamin Harrison in Chicago

Levi P. Morton was nominated for vice president on June 25, 1888, completing the Republican ticket.

Vice presidential balloting occurred on June 25, 1888. Morton, a former diplomat, was selected as the running mate for Harrison. This nomination finalized the ticket that would compete in the general election.

Sources

1888 Republican National Convention Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
Levi P. Morton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-24

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