James A. Garfield won the 1880 presidential election with 214 of 369 electoral votes, defeating Winfield Scott Hancock (155) by a margin of 59 electoral votes. Explore the full interactive map below.
Electoral Vote Results
James A. Garfield 214 EV
Winfield Scott Hancock 155 EV
369 total electoral votes · 185 needed to win.
Election Details
Winner
James A. Garfield
Runner-Up
Winfield Scott Hancock
EV Margin
59
Needed To Win
185
The 1880 map includes 369 electoral votes across 2 candidates with electoral votes.
1880 Election Background
James A. Garfield won the 1880 presidential election with 214 electoral votes. Winfield Scott Hancock finished second with 155 electoral votes. This page combines the interactive historical electoral map with a compact election summary.
Key Notes
- The map records 369 total electoral votes and 2 candidates with electoral votes.
- 185 electoral votes were needed for a majority in this election.
- The electoral vote margin between the top two candidates was 59.
- Use the interactive map above to inspect the state-by-state electoral result and explore alternate outcomes.