Benjamin Harrison won the 1888 presidential election with 233 of 401 electoral votes, defeating Grover Cleveland (168) by a margin of 65 electoral votes. Explore the full interactive map below.
Electoral Vote Results
Benjamin Harrison 233 EV
Grover Cleveland 168 EV
401 total electoral votes · 201 needed to win.
Election Details
Winner
Benjamin Harrison
Runner-Up
Grover Cleveland
EV Margin
65
Needed To Win
201
The 1888 map includes 401 electoral votes across 2 candidates with electoral votes.
1888 Election Background
Benjamin Harrison won the 1888 presidential election with 233 electoral votes. Grover Cleveland finished second with 168 electoral votes. This page combines the interactive historical electoral map with a compact election summary.
Key Notes
- The map records 401 total electoral votes and 2 candidates with electoral votes.
- 201 electoral votes were needed for a majority in this election.
- The electoral vote margin between the top two candidates was 65.
- Use the interactive map above to inspect the state-by-state electoral result and explore alternate outcomes.