Ulysses S. Grant Candidate
| Born: |
April 27, 1822 Point Pleasant, Ohio Clermont County United States |
| Resided: |
Galena,
Illinois
Jo Daviess County |
| Death: | July 23, 1885 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Commanding General, U.S. Army |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army (1839-1854, 1861-1869). U.S. 4th Infantry Regiment, Mexican-American War (Captain). 21st Illinois Infantry Regiment, 13th Army Corps, Civil War (Lieutenant General). General of the Army (1866). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | Grant was U.S. Secretary of War from 1867 to 1868. |
| Sources: | White House biography. Mower County Transcript, July 29, 1885 (p. 4). |
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Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1872 | President / Vice President | General | Republican | 55,708 | 61.27% | Won |
| 11/03/1868 | President / Vice President | General | Republican | 43,722 | 60.88% | Won |