1828 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

Summary

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

1828 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

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Nominee John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson
Party National Republican Democratic
Home state Massachusetts Tennessee
Running mate Richard Rush John C. Calhoun
Electoral vote 4 0
Popular vote 2,754 821
Percentage 77.03% 22.97%

Rhode Island voted for the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams, over the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson. Adams won Rhode Island by a margin of 54.06%.

With 77.03% of the popular vote, Adams' victory in Rhode Island made it his strongest state in the 1828 election.[1]

Results edit

1828 United States presidential election in Rhode Island[2]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
National Republican John Quincy Adams (incumbent) 2,754 77.03% 4
Democratic Andrew Jackson 821 22.97% 0
Totals 3,575 100.0% 4

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "1828 Presidential Election Statistics". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  2. ^ "1828 Presidential General Election Results - Rhode Island". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2013.