Who won Vermont in the 1868 presidential election?

Grant (Republican) carried Vermont in 1868, winning its 5 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Vermont have in 1868?

Vermont cast 5 electoral votes in the 1868 presidential election.

Did Vermont vote for the national winner in 1868?

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

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Vermont: Grant carries 5 EV.

Vermont cast its 5 electoral votes for Grant (Republican). National winner: Ulysses S. Grant (Republican) — Vermont voted with the national winner this cycle.

Vermont in 1868

The 1868 contest saw Vermont line up behind Grant, delivering 5 electoral votes to the Republican ticket. That placed Vermont with the eventual winner: Ulysses S. Grant went on to take the presidency, and Vermont was part of his column.

Vermont stayed in the Republican column for the 4th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1856. The region divided — Massachusetts and New Hampshire joined Vermont for the Republican ticket, while New York did not. Over its 59 recorded presidential cycles, Vermont has backed the Republican party more than any other — 33 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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