1828 United States presidential election in North Carolina

Summary

The 1828 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1828 United States presidential election in North Carolina

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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 15 0
Popular vote 37,814 13,918
Percentage 73.07% 26.90%

North Carolina voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won North Carolina by a margin of 46.17%.

Results edit

United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1828[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 37,814 73.07% 15
National Republican John Quincy Adams (incumbent) 13,918 26.90% 0
N/A Other 15 0.03% 0
Totals 51,747 100.0% 15

References edit

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