1828 United States presidential election in Illinois

Summary

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

1828 United States presidential election in Illinois

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Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams
Party Democratic National Republican
Home state Tennessee Massachusetts
Running mate John C. Calhoun Richard Rush
Electoral vote 3 0
Popular vote 9,560 4,662
Percentage 67.22% 32.78%

Illinois voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Illinois by a margin of 34.44%.

Results edit

1828 United States presidential election in Illinois[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 9,560 67.22% 3
National Republican John Quincy Adams (incumbent) 4,662 32.78% 0
Totals 14,222 100.0% 3

See also edit

References edit

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