Important Events Surrounding the Election of 1876

Republican's nominate Rutherford B. Hayes for President

Jun 1, 1876

Rutherford B. Hayes is the Republican's nominee for President

Democrat's nominate Tilden for President

Jul 1, 1876

Democrat's nominate Samual J. Tilden as Presidetial Candidate

Tilden needs 1 more electoral vote to win Presidency

Nov 11, 1876

Samual J. Tilden needs 1 controversial vote to win the election

Electoral Commission awards Haye's 20 electoral votes, enough to win the Presidency

Feb 1, 1877

Rutherford B. Hayes is awarded enough electoral votes, 20, to win the election in the Compromise of 1877. In the compromise, Hayes agreed to remove the remaining federal troops from the South to receive the votes.

Haye's Inauguration

Mar 3, 1877

Rutherford B. Hayes inaugurated as 19th President of the United States