Shocking Facts About the 1876 Presidential Election!

The 1876 U.S. presidential election was highly disputed.

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Samuel J. Tilden won the popular vote against Rutherford B. Hayes.

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Tilden had 184 electoral votes, while Hayes had 165.

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Twenty electoral votes were disputed in four states.

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Both parties claimed victory in Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina.

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In Oregon, one elector was replaced due to legal issues.

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After intense debate, all 20 disputed votes were awarded to Hayes.

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The Compromise of 1877 is believed to have resolved the dispute.

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