Grolier Encyclopedia. "The American Presidents" Grolier Incorporated, United States of America. (C)1995.
| Candidate | Party | Popular vote | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford B. Hayes | Republican | 4,036,572 | 185 |
| Samuel J. Tilden | Democratic | 4,284,020 | 184 |
| Peter Cooper | Greenback | 81,737 | -- |