1820 United States presidential election in Alabama explained

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Election Name:1820 United States presidential election in Alabama
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Next Election:1824 United States presidential election in Alabama
Next Year:1824
Election Date:November 1 – December 6, 1820
Nominee1:James Monroe
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State1:Virginia
Running Mate1:Daniel D. Tompkins
Electoral Vote1:3
Popular Vote1:212
Percentage1:100.00%
President
Before Election:James Monroe
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:James Monroe
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1820 United States presidential election in Alabama took place between November 1 and December 6, 1820, as part of the nationwide presidential election. The state legislature chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Alabama, along with eight other states, had its electors chosen not by the people, but by the State House and Senate. George W. Philips, Henry Minor and John Scott were selected by the legislature and all three men voted for James Monroe.

Results

1820 United States presidential election in Alabama[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic-RepublicanGeorge W. Philips6329.72%1
Democratic-RepublicanHenry Minor6229.25%1
Democratic-RepublicanJohn Scott5626.42%1
Democratic-RepublicanJames S. Walker3114.62%0
Totals212100.00%3

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1820 Presidential General Election Results - Alabama. A New Nation Votes. 22 June 2018.