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Q: Who was William McKinleys running mate for president?
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Who was William McKinley's vice president?

Garret A. Hobart, from New Jersey, was the vice president for most of McKinley's first term. He died in office and so had to be replaced on the ticket for the second term. Theodore Roosevelt, a hero for his exploits in Cuba, was his choice for his successful bid for re-election. When McKinley was assassinated on September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th US President.William McKinley's running mate in the 1896 presidential election was Garret A. Hobart. However, Vice President Hobart died in office during McKinley's first term, so a new running mate had to be selected when President McKinley ran for reelection in 1900. The Republican Party chose Theodore Roosevelt, who became President when McKinley was assassinated in 1901.William McKinley's Vice Presidents were Garret Hobart (1897-1899) none (1899-1901), and Theodore Roosevelt (1901)


Why was Theodore Roosevelt chosen as William McKinley's running mate in the 1900 election?

President McKinley, thought he was a brash young man, but neverless nominated him to be assisstant secretary.


Who was President Lincoln's running mate in the Presidential election of 1864?

Andrew Johnson was Abraham Lincoln's vice-presidential running mate in the 1864 presidential election. He succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated in April of 1865.


Who were the Whig candidates in the 1840 election?

William Henry Harrison and his running mate, John Tyler, were the Whig candidates in 1840.


Who was John Kerry's running mate?

Senator John Edwards from North Carolina ran for vice-president in 2004.

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