1820 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1820 United States presidential election in Alabama took place between November 1 and December 6, 1820, as part of the nationwide presidential election. The state legislature chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1820 United States presidential election in Alabama

November 1 – December 6, 18201824 →
 
NomineeJames Monroe
PartyDemocratic-Republican
Home stateVirginia
Running mateDaniel D. Tompkins
Electoral vote3
Popular vote212
Percentage100.00%

President before election

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

Alabama, along with eight other states, had its electors chosen not by the people, but by the State House and Senate. George W. Philips, Henry Minor and John Scott were selected by the legislature and all three men voted for James Monroe.

Results edit

1820 United States presidential election in Alabama[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic-RepublicanGeorge W. Philips6329.72%1
Democratic-RepublicanHenry Minor6229.25%1
Democratic-RepublicanJohn Scott5626.42%1
Democratic-RepublicanJames S. Walker3114.62%0
Totals212100.00%3

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "1820 Presidential General Election Results - Alabama". A New Nation Votes. Retrieved June 22, 2018.