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George W. Bush won the Electoral College, but lost the popular vote. The elections of Rutherford B. Hayes and Benjamin Harrison displayed the same disparity.
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In 1876 and 1888 presidential candidates won the popular vote?
But still lost the election. Your welcome.
What us election was not decided by popular vote?
The 2000 George Bush vs. Al Gore election, also, the 1888 (Rebulican Benjamin Harrison vs Democrat Grover Cleveland) and 1876 (Rebulican Rutherford B. Hayes vs. Democrat Samuel J. Tilden) elections.
All the following were a presidential candidate in the 1860 election except:?
abrham lincoln
How many has the popular vote winner failed to win the presidency?
This situation only occurred one time and that was in 1824. In 1876 there was a big controversy about the credentials of the some the electors but eventually it was resolved with Congressional intervention so that the Electoral College did eventually decide that election
What candidates ran for president and lost then ran again and won?
One example of a candidate who fits this description is Richard Nixon. He first ran for president in 1960 against John F. Kennedy and lost, then ran again in 1968 and won the election. Nixon served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974.
In 1876 and 1888 presidential candidates won the popular vote?
But still lost the election. Your welcome.
Which branch votes and decides the presidential election in the event of a tie with the popular vote?
The U.S. President is never elected by popular vote. In fact, there have been four Presidential elections in U.S. history in which the winner of the election was not the candidate who received the most popular votes (in 1824, 1876, 1888 and 2000).
In what elections did the winner of the popular vote not win the election?
2000: Bush defeated Gore. 1888: Harrison defeated Cleveland. 1876: Hayes defeated Tilden. 1824: Adams defeated Jackson.
In what presidential election did the loser get more of the popular vote?
George W. Bush vs Al Gore. Al Gore won the popular vote but did not win the election. the elections in 1824, 1876, 1888 also saw the loser in the popular vote win the electorial college vote and become President.
When has the electoral college decided a presidential election?
The electoral college has decided the outcome of several presidential elections in US history. Some notable examples include the elections of 1824, 1876, 1888, 2000, and 2016. In these cases, the candidate who won the majority of the electoral college votes became the president, despite not winning the popular vote.
Does the US use and electoral college?
Yes, every US Presidential election still involves the electoral college. That part of the US Constitution has been amended, but remains in effect. Over the years, several proposals have been suggested to eliminate or modify the method of Presidential election. In 1876, 1888, and 2000, the President elected by the electoral college did not receive the most popular votes.
Who were the presidential and vice presidential candidates in the presidential election of 1888?
Benjamin Harrison/Levi P.Morton Grover Cleveland/Allen G.Thurman
What was the Primary campaign issue in the 1888 presidential election?
the issue over tarriffs
Was the electoral college involved in 1888 election?
Benjamin Harrison won the 1888 presidential election defeating incumbent President Grover Cleveland. In the 1888 presidential election Benjamin Harrison received 233 electoral votes and Grover Cleveland received 168 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Cleveland 5,534,488 and Harrison 5,443,892.
What us election was not decided by popular vote?
The 2000 George Bush vs. Al Gore election, also, the 1888 (Rebulican Benjamin Harrison vs Democrat Grover Cleveland) and 1876 (Rebulican Rutherford B. Hayes vs. Democrat Samuel J. Tilden) elections.
Who won election as president in 1868?
The Presidential election of 1868 was won by Ulysses S. Grant with a popular vote total of 3,013,650 (52.7%) carrying 26 states for an electoral college vote total of 214. His main opponent, Horatio Seymour received 2,708,744 votes (47.3%), carrying 8 states for an electoral college vote total of 80 votes.
Who did Benjamin Harrison defeat in election?
Benjamin Harrison won the 1888 presidential election defeating incumbent President Grover Cleveland. In the 1888 presidential election Benjamin Harrison received 233 electoral votes and Grover Cleveland received 168 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Cleveland 5,534,488 and Harrison 5,443,892.
