Question: Which President was elected to the US Senate in 1880, but never took office due to winning the presidency in November?
Answer: In 1880, James Garfield was elected to the U.S. Senate for Ohio. However, he would never take office due to winning the presidency in November. Garfield was not the Republican party’s first choice as a nominee in the election of 1880. After thirty-six ballots, Garfield won the nomination as a compromise candidate between conservatives and moderates. Chester Arthur was chosen to run as his vice president.
