1892 Republican National Convention

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1892 Republican National Convention

Convention
Date(s)	June 7–10, 1892
City	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Venue	Exposition Building (Minneapolis)
Candidates
Presidential nominee	Benjamin Harrison of Indiana
Vice presidential nominee	Whitelaw Reid of New York

The 1892 Republican National Convention was held at the Exposition Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 7 to June 10, 1892. The convention nominated incumbent President Benjamin Harrison for a second term and Whitelaw Reid for Vice President.

Background

The 1892 convention was notable for being the first Republican National Convention held in Minneapolis. The city was chosen for its central location and its growing importance as a political and economic hub in the Midwest.

Presidential Nomination

President Benjamin Harrison faced significant opposition within his party, particularly from supporters of former President James G. Blaine. Despite this, Harrison secured the nomination on the first ballot, receiving 535.17 votes to Blaine's 182.83.

Balloting Results

Candidate	Votes
Benjamin Harrison	535.17
James G. Blaine	182.83
William McKinley	182
Robert Todd Lincoln	1

Vice Presidential Nomination

The vice-presidential nomination went to Whitelaw Reid, a prominent newspaper editor and diplomat from New York. Reid was chosen to balance the ticket geographically and to appeal to the reformist wing of the party.

Platform

The platform adopted at the convention endorsed the protective tariff, called for the maintenance of the gold standard, and supported civil service reform. It also included planks on immigration, veterans' pensions, and the regulation of trusts.

Related Pages

• Republican Party (United States)
• Benjamin Harrison
• Whitelaw Reid
• 1892 United States presidential election
• Exposition Building (Minneapolis)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• James G. Blaine
• William McKinley
• Robert Todd Lincoln