Stephen G. Cleveland wins US Presidental election

Historical Context Note

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In the US presidential election, the Democrat candidate, Stephen Grover Cleveland, secures victory with 219 electoral votes, while his Republican opponent, James G. Blaine, loses the support of the Mugwumps, reformist Republicans, and ends up with 182 votes.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Stephen G. Cleveland wins US Presidental election". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18895, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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