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1872 Presidential Election: Ulysses S. Grant  Won✓

The 1872 United States presidential election was held on November 5, 1872. The election was a contest between Republican incumbent President Ulysses S. Grant and Liberal Republican nominee Horace Greeley. Ulysses S. Grant emerged as the victor, securing 286 electoral votes compared to Greeley's 66.

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66
Horace Greeley    

2,834,761 votes (43.80%)

286
✓ Ulysses S. Grant
 
3,598,235 votes (55.60%)

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