Presidential Election Controversies

Adams vs. Jackson

Oct 26, 1824

This was the first election in which the popular vote did not become the president

Hayes vs. Tilden

Nov 7, 1876

Rutherford B. Hayes beat Samuel J. Tilden by one electoral vote in the 1876 presidential election.

Harrison vs. Cleveland

Nov 6, 1888

This election was another example where the popular vote did not win.

Bush vs. Gore

Nov 7, 2000

George Bush won over Al Gore by 5 electoral votes. (271-266)