Question

What was a key reason Chester Arthur was NOT re-nominated by the Republicans for a second presidential term?

Answer 1

If I recall correctly, Chester Arthur was never nominated for President. He succeeded to the Presidency when President Garfield was assassinated. He was not nominated as President for the next term because he had turned against the spoils politics of the time and had supported Civil Service reform while he was President.

Answer 2

c. he was a reformer who tried to eliminate patronage jobs.