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Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 6, 1900. Incumbent Republican President William McKinley defeated his Democratic challenger, William Jennings Bryan . McKinley's victory made him the eighth president to win consecutive re-election [ 2 ] and first since Ulysses S. Grant accomplished the same feat in 1872 .
The 1900 United States elections elected the 57th United States Congress. The election was held during the Fourth Party System . Republicans retained control of the presidency and both houses of Congress, while third parties suffered defeats.
The 1900 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place on November 6, 1900, as part of the 1900 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College , who voted for president and vice president .
The 1900 United States presidential election in Washington took place on November 6, 1900. All contemporary 45 states were part of the 1900 United States presidential election . State voters chose four electors to the Electoral College , which selected the president and vice president .
The 1900 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 6, 1900, as part of the 1900 United States presidential election. Voters chose 12 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College , who voted for president and vice president .
The 1900 United States presidential election in Maryland took place on November 6, 1900. All contemporary 45 states were part of the 1900 United States presidential election . Maryland voters chose eight electors to the Electoral College , which selected the president and vice president .
The 1900 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 6, 1900, as part of the 1900 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College , who voted for president and vice president .
November 6 – U.S. presidential election, 1900: Republican incumbent William McKinley is reelected by defeating Democratic challenger William Jennings Bryan on a record turnout of 73.7%. December 1 William D. Jelks becomes an acting governor of Alabama while William J. Samford is ill.