Schuyler Colfax Candidate
| Born: |
March 23, 1823 New York City, New York Manhattan County United States |
| Resided: |
South Bend,
Indiana
Saint Joseph County |
| Death: | January 13, 1885 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Journalist |
| Political Party: | Whig; Indiana People's Party; Republican |
| Offices Held: | Indiana U.S. Representative: CD 09 (1855-1869). U.S. Vice President (1869-1873). |
| Notes: | Colfax ran for the 9th CD in 1851 but was narrowly defeated by Democratic incumbent Graham Fitch. Colfax won one term to the U.S. House as the nominee of the Indiana People's Party and five as a Republican. Colfax was Speaker of the U.S. House from 1863 to 1869. He passed away in at a train station in Mankato, Minnesota while traveling for speaking engagements. |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Census, 1860. United States Census, 1870. The Minneapolis Tribune, January 14, 1885 (p. 2). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1868 | President / Vice President | General | Republican | 43,722 | 60.88% | Won |