What was James Garfield political party?
Robert Guerrero
Updated on February 24, 2026
Beside this, what political party was James Garfield a member of?
| James A. Garfield | |
|---|---|
| Died | September 19, 1881 (aged 49) Elberon, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Resting place | James A. Garfield Memorial |
| Political party | Republican |
Likewise, what was James A Garfield education? Hiram College 1851–1854 Williams College
Also know, who did Garfield run against for president?
At the 1880 Republican Convention, Garfield failed to win the Presidential nomination for his friend John Sherman. Finally, on the 36th ballot, Garfield himself became the “dark horse†nominee. By a margin of only 10,000 popular votes, Garfield defeated the Democratic nominee, Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock.
Was Garfield named after the president?
Garfield is a famous comic strip created by Jim Davis. The comic has a cat called Garfield, a dog called Odie, and their owner Jon Arbuckle. The cat is named after Davis's grandfather, James Garfield Davis (who was probably named after former U.S. President James Garfield).