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The Vote That Made the President

By David Dudley Field
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The author reconstructs a contested presidential count in which a single disputed electoral vote proved decisive, using one Louisiana elector as a focused case study. He examines how state returning boards and federal authorities treated ballots, the statutory and constitutional grounds asserted for discarding votes, and the evidence offered to the Electoral Commission. The pamphlet questions the Commission's refusal to receive certain proofs, probes the moral and legal implications of invalidating lawful ballots, and argues that resolving such disputes demands clearer legal standards and more rigorous institutional accountability.

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David Dudley Field

David Dudley Field was an American author and legal reformer, known for his influential writings on electoral processes and the legal system. His notable works include "The Electoral Votes of 1876 / Who Should Count Them, What Should Be Counted, and the Remedy for a Wrong Count," which addresses the complexities of electoral vote counting in the aftermath of a contentious presidential election. Field's contributions to literature reflect his deep engagement with the political and legal issues of his time, particularly the integrity of democratic processes. His writings continue to resonate in discussions about electoral reform and governance.

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