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Which presidential candidate did Samuel J. Tilden oppose in the 1876 election?
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In the 1876 United States presidential election, Samuel J. Tilden opposed Republican candidate Rutherford B. Hayes. Despite winning the popular vote, Tilden lost the election due to a dispute over electoral votes.
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