Election of 1876 Decided--Finally.

  • Published In: ABA Journal, 2026. P. 72 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PUSEY, ALLEN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the highly contested presidential election of 1876, which resulted in Rutherford B. Hayes being declared president despite losing the popular vote to Samuel Tilden. The election, marked by the highest voter turnout in U.S. history at 81.8%, faced significant disputes over electoral votes from several states, particularly Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina. To resolve these disputes, Congress established a 15-member Electoral Commission, which ultimately awarded all contested electoral votes to Hayes, leading to his narrow victory by a vote of 185 to 184. The article highlights the complexities and challenges of the electoral process during this pivotal moment in U.S. history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:ABA Journal. 2026/01, p72
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0747-0088
  • Accession Number:191106359
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