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title: "1880 U.S. Presidential Election"
year: 1880
country: "United States"
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startDate: "1880-11-02"
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# 1880 U.S. Presidential Election

> James Garfield's narrow victory raised the stakes of patronage politics and exposed the fractured Republican coalition, culminating in his assassination and civil service reform.

## Summary

Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee James A. Garfield defeated Winfield Scott Hancock of the Democratic Party.

## Sources

- [1880 U.S. presidential election](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1880_United_States_presidential_election) - Wikipedia

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