1808 United States presidential election in Rhode Island explained

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Election Name:1808 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Country:Rhode Island
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1804 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Previous Year:1804
Next Election:1812 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Next Year:1812
Election Date:November 4 – December 7, 1808
Image1:CharlesCPinckney (cropped).png
Percentage1:53.30%
Nominee1:Charles C. Pinckney
Party1:Federalist Party
Home State1:South Carolina
Running Mate1:Rufus King
Electoral Vote1:4
Popular Vote1:3,072
Nominee2:James Madison
Percentage2:46.70%
Popular Vote2:2,692
Electoral Vote2:0
Running Mate2:George Clinton
Home State2:Virginia
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Map Size:230px
President
Before Election:Thomas Jefferson
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:James Madison
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1808 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place as part of the 1808 United States presidential election. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College who voted for president and vice president.

Rhode Island voted for the Federalist candidate, Charles C. Pinckney, over the Democratic-Republican candidate, James Madison. Pinckney won Rhode Island by a margin of 53.30%.

Results

1808 United States presidential election in New Hampshire[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
FederalistCharles C. Pinckney3,07253.30%4
Democratic-RepublicanJames Madison2,69246.70%
Totals5,764100.00%4

See also

References

  1. Web site: A New Nation Votes . 2024-08-31 . elections.lib.tufts.edu.