US Election of 1888 Map
In the United States election of 1888, Benjamin Harrison won and became the 23rd president. He gained 233 electoral votes, which represented 58% of voting.
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US Election of 1884 Map
The election of 1884 featured Grover Cleveland (Democrat) and James Blaine (Republican). After voting, Grover Cleveland won gaining 219 electoral votes.
US Election of 1880 Map
The election of 1880 was tight race. James Garfield barely squeaked out a win with 214 electoral votes. He was later assassinated within 200 days in office.
US Election of 1876 Map
In the election of 1876, it was a tight race. It seemed like Tilden would win at first. But, a vote ruled Rutherford the winner with 185 electoral votes.
US Election of 1872 Map
Despite the scandals, Ulysses Grant dominated the election of 1872 with 286 electoral votes. Partly, it was because of how poorly his opponent campaigned.
How GPS Receivers Work – Trilateration vs Triangulation
Have you ever wondered how your GPS receiver works? They use a technique called trilateration, which measures distances, not angles as in triangulation.
US Election of 1868 Map
In the election of 1868, Nebraska and African Americans could vote for the first time. Ulysses Grant, a republican, easily won with 214 electoral votes.
US Election of 1864 Map
Abraham Lincoln won a second term as president against George McLellan. Lincoln gained 212 electoral votes. But he was later assassinated just 5 weeks in.
US Election of 1860 Map
In what may have been one of the highest stakes elections, Abraham Lincoln won with 180 electoral votes becoming the 16th president of the United States.
US Election of 1856 Map
Franklin Pierce could not get his parties’ nomination. Instead, it was James Buchanan who replaced him and won the election of 1856 with 174 electoral votes.