Chester Arthur Candidate

Born: October 5, 1829
Fairfield, Vermont
Franklin County
United States
Resided: New York City, New York
Manhattan County
Death: November 18, 1886
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: New York Militia, U.S. Civil War (Brigadier General, 1857-1863).
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: United States Vice-President (1881). United States President (1881-1885).
Notes: Arthur was appointed Collector of the Port of New York by President Ulysses Grant in 1871 and served until 1878. Arthur was New York Republican Party Chair from 1879 to 1881.
Sources: United States Census, 1880. University of Virginia, Miller Center.
Photo of Chester Arthur
Photo of Chester Arthur
U.S. Library of Congress.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1880 President / Vice President General Republican 93,902 62.28% Won