1816 United States presidential election in Tennessee explained

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Election Name:1816 United States presidential election in Tennessee
After Election:James Monroe
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
Before Election:James Madison
President
Electoral Vote2:0
Running Mate2:John Eager Howard
Home State2:New York
Party2:Federalist Party (United States)
Nominee2:Rufus King
Election Date:November 1 – December 4, 1816
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1812 United States presidential election in Tennessee
Previous Year:1812
Next Election:1820 United States presidential election in Tennessee
Next Year:1820
Image1:John Vanderlyn - James Monroe - Google Art Project.jpg
Nominee1:James Monroe
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State1:Virginia
Running Mate1:Daniel D. Tompkins
Electoral Vote1:8
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1816 United States presidential election in Tennessee took place between November 1 and December 4, 1816, as part of the 1816 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College,[1] who voted for President and Vice President.

Tennessee voted for the Democratic-Republican candidate, James Monroe, over the Federalist candidate, Rufus King, but the exact election results are unknown.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1816 ELECTION FOR THE EIGHTH TERM, 1817-1821. 4 August 2012. National Archives.
  2. Web site: Our Campaigns - TN US President Race - Nov 03, 1816 . 2024-03-02 . www.ourcampaigns.com.