The position of Secretary of State went to James Blaine, who had refused his party's requests to run for president.

VOA: special.2010.05.27

Congressman James Blaine seemed to have the best chance of winning the Republican presidential nomination in eighteen seventy-six.

VOA: special.2010.03.04

The name of Senator James Blaine of Maine also was put before the convention.

VOA: special.2010.04.29