1828 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1828 United States presidential election in Alabama took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1828 United States presidential election in Alabama

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NomineeAndrew JacksonJohn Quincy Adams
PartyDemocraticNational Republican
Home stateTennesseeMassachusetts
Running mateJohn C. CalhounRichard Rush
Electoral vote50
Popular vote16,7361,878
Percentage89.89%10.09%

County Results

President before election

John Quincy Adams
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

Alabama voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Alabama by a margin of 79.80%.

Results edit

1828 United States presidential election in Alabama[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
DemocraticAndrew Jackson16,73689.89%5
National RepublicanJohn Quincy Adams (incumbent)1,87810.09%0
N/AOther40.02%0
Totals18,618100.00%5

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "1828 Presidential General Election Results - Alabama". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2013.