The 12th Democratic National Convention assembled in the Merchant's Exchange Building in St. Louis MO. There were 738 delegates present representing all states.
Presidential Ballot: Gov. Samuel J. Tilden (NY) was nominated on the second ballot. Votes:
Presidential Balloting, DNC 1876 |
Contender: Ballot | 1st | 2d |
Samuel J. Tilden NY | 401.5 | 535 |
Thomas A. Hendricks IN | 140.5 | 85 |
Winfield S. Hancock PA | 75 | 58 |
William Allen OH | 54 | 54 |
Thomas F. Bayard DE | 33 | 4 |
Joel Parker NJ | 18 | 0 |
James O. Brodhead MO | 16 | 0 |
Allen G. Thurman OH | 3 | 2 |
Vice Presidential selection: Thomas A. Hendricks IN was nominated for VP by a vote of 730 to 8 blank ballots. |