1880 Republican National Convention

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1880 Republican National Convention

The 1880 Republican National Convention convened from June 2 to June 8, 1880, at the Interstate Exposition Building in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Wikipedia

Location: Chicago

Dates: Jun 2, 1880 – Jun 8, 1880

Other candidates: Ulysses S. Grant; James G. Blaine

Presidential nominee: James A. Garfield of Ohio

Results (president): Garfield (OH): 399 (52.85%); Grant (IL): 306 (40.53%); Blaine (ME): 42 (5.56%); Others: 8 (1.06%)

Total delegates: 755

Votes needed for nomination: 378 (majority)