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ReconstructionCA · 6 EV

1872

California: Grant carries 6 EV.
California cast its 6 electoral votes for Grant (Republican). National winner: Ulysses S. Grant (Republican) — California voted with the national winner this cycle.
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California in nearby cycles

1852
Pierce
Dem · 4 EV
1856
Buchanan
Dem · 4 EV
1860
Lincoln
Rep · 4 EV
1864
Lincoln
Rep · 5 EV
1868
Seymour
Dem · 5 EV
1872
Grant
Rep · 6 EV
1876
Hayes
Rep · 6 EV
1880
Hancock
Dem · 6 EV
1884
Blaine
Rep · 8 EV
1888
Harrison
Rep · 8 EV
1892
Cleveland
Dem · 8 EV
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