When did the Republicans and Democrats first find themselves roughly balanced in national politics?

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After Reconstruction, which ended in 1877, the political landscape in the United States saw a period where Republicans and Democrats were roughly balanced in national politics. This era was marked by intense political competition and the end of the Reconstruction era led to the reintegration of Southern states into national politics, contributing to this balance.

When Did the Republicans and Democrats First Find Themselves Roughly