Which election was more unfair, 1876 or 2000? I believe the election of 1876, was the must unfair and controversial election; than the election of 2000. History tells us how this election was one the most disputed election that the American people remember. Because Samuel J. Tilden a Democrat was the winner of the popular vote , but not the winner according to the electoral college, losing by only one electoral vote with 184 ,and Rutherford B. Hayes a Republican with 185, Electoral Votes. (Brinkley). In the election of 2000, the presidential election was a closes one and the most controversial election. The Candidates were George W. Bush a Republican won the electoral vote. And Al Gore a Democratic won the popular vote, but lost in the Electoral