1872 United States presidential election in California
The 1868 United States presidential election in California was held on November 5, 1872 as part of the 1872 United States presidential election. State voters chose six representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
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California voted for the Republican incumbent, Ulysses S. Grant, over the Liberal Republican nominee, New York Tribune publisher Horace Greeley.
Results
1872 United States presidential election in California[1] | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Electoral votes | |
Republican | Ulysses S. Grant (incumbent) | 54,007 | 56.38% | 6 | |
Liberal Republican | Horace Greeley | 40,717 | 42.51% | 0 | |
Democratic | Charles O'Conor | 1,061 | 1.11% | 0 | |
Invalid or blank votes | — | ||||
Totals | 95,785 | 100.00% | 6 | ||
Voter turnout | — |
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References
- "1872 Presidential General Election Results - California". Dave Leip's U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 2008-08-25.
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