United States presidential election, 1876 (1861: Historical Failing)

The United States presidential election, 1876 was a presidential election, held in November 7th, 1876, which saw the victory of Democratic candidate Samuel J. Tilden against Republican candidate Rutherford B. Hayes.

Tilden, while winning the most delegates and being elected with majority by the people (50.9% against Hayes's 47.9%), won less states than Hayes (20 against 21).