United States elections, 1884

The 1884 United States general election was held on November 4, electing the members of the 49th United States Congress. The election took place during the Third Party System.

In the Presidential election, Democratic Governor Grover Cleveland of New York defeated Republican former Secretary of State James G. Blaine.[1] Cleveland's win made him the first Democratic President to win election since the 1856 election.

Republicans picked up several seats in the House, but Democrats continued to command a majority in the chamber.[2]

In the Senate, Republicans made moderate gains and established a clear majority.[3]

See also

References

  1. "1884 Presidential Election". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  2. "Party Divisions of the House of Representatives". United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  3. "Party Division in the Senate, 1789-Present". United States Senate. Retrieved 25 June 2014.