THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1876 AND ITS RESULTS The Presidential election was held in 1876.

The Republicans had carried the country in 1872 by such a decisive majority that it indicated many years of continued Republican ascendency in the National Government.

But the severe reverses sustained by that party at the polls two years later completely changed this situation and outlook.

Democrats confidently expected and Republicans seriously apprehended that the Presidential election of 1876 would result in a substantial Democratic victory.

Mr.
Blaine was the leading candidate for the Republican nomination, but he had bitter opposition in the ranks of his own party.