James Garfield Candidate

Born: November 19, 1831
Orange Township, Ohio
Cuyahoga County
United States
Resided: Mentor, Ohio
Lake County
Death: September 19, 1881
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney, educator
Military Service: 42nd Ohio Infantry Regiment, Civil War (Major General, 1861-1863).
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Ohio State Senator: SD 26 (1860-1861). Ohio U.S. Representative: CD 19 (1863-1880). U.S. President (1881).
Sources: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio.
Photo of James Garfield
Photo of James Garfield
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