Who won Michigan in the 1868 presidential election?

Grant (Republican) carried Michigan in 1868, winning its 8 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Michigan have in 1868?

Michigan cast 8 electoral votes in the 1868 presidential election.

Did Michigan vote for the national winner in 1868?

Yes. Michigan backed Ulysses S. Grant, who won the presidency that year.

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Michigan: Grant carries 8 EV.

Michigan cast its 8 electoral votes for Grant (Republican). National winner: Ulysses S. Grant (Republican) — Michigan voted with the national winner this cycle.

Michigan in 1868

The 1868 contest saw Michigan line up behind Grant, delivering 8 electoral votes to the Republican ticket. That placed Michigan with the eventual winner: Ulysses S. Grant went on to take the presidency, and Michigan was part of his column.

Michigan stayed in the Republican column for the 4th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1856. The region divided — Ohio and Wisconsin joined Michigan for the Republican ticket, while Indiana did not. Over its 51 recorded presidential cycles, Michigan has backed the Republican party more than any other — 28 times in all. The vote fell within the Reconstruction — Republican rule and contested returns.

Nationally, Ulysses S. Grant finished with 214 of the 294 electoral votes to Horatio Seymour's 80. Ulysses S. Grant led the national popular vote with 52.66% of the ballots cast.

The 1868 national map

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