1880 United States presidential election in Arkansas

The 1880 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1880 United States presidential election in Arkansas

← 1876 November 2, 1880 1884 â†’

Nominee Winfield Scott Hancock James A. Garfield Party Democratic Republican Home state Pennsylvania Ohio Running mate William Hayden English Chester A. Arthur Electoral vote 6 0 Popular vote 60,489 41,661 Percentage 56.13% 38.66%

County results Hancock   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Garfield   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Weaver   40–50%

President before election Rutherford B. Hayes Republican Elected President James A. Garfield Republican

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Arkansas voted for the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield by a margin of 17.47%.