1828 United States presidential election in Mississippi

Summary

The 1828 United States presidential election in Mississippi 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 Mississippi

← 1824 October 31 – December 2, 1828 1832 →
 
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 6,763 1,581
Percentage 81.05% 18.95%

Mississippi voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Mississippi by a margin of 62.1%.

Results edit

United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1828[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 6,763 81.05% 3
National Republican John Quincy Adams (incumbent) 1,581 18.95% 0
Totals 8,344 100.0% 3

References edit

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