1824 United States presidential election in Indiana explained

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Election Name:1824 United States presidential election in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1820 United States presidential election in Indiana
Previous Year:1820
Next Election:1828 United States presidential election in Indiana
Next Year:1828
Election Date:October 26 – December 2, 1824
Image1:Andrew Jackson.jpg
Nominee1:Andrew Jackson
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Colour1:698DC5
Home State1:Tennessee
Running Mate1:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote1:5
Popular Vote1:7,343
Percentage1:46.61%
Nominee2:Henry Clay
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Colour2:FFDD55
Home State2:Kentucky
Running Mate2:Nathan Sanford
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:5,315
Percentage2:33.74%
Image3:John Quincy Adams 1858 crop.jpg
Nominee3:John Quincy Adams
Party3:Democratic-Republican Party
Colour3:68C468
Home State3:Massachusetts
Running Mate3:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote3:0
Popular Vote3:3,095
Percentage3:19.65%
President
Before Election:James Monroe
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:John Quincy Adams
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1824 United States presidential election in Indiana took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

During this election, the Democratic-Republican Party was the only major national party, and four different candidates from this party sought the Presidency. Indiana voted for Andrew Jackson over Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Indiana by a margin of 12.87%.

Results

1824 United States presidential election in Indiana[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic-RepublicanAndrew Jackson7,34346.61%5
Democratic-RepublicanHenry Clay5,31533.74%0
Democratic-RepublicanJohn Quincy Adams3,09519.65%0
Totals15,753100.0%5

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1824 Presidential General Election Results - Indiana. U.S. Election Atlas. 27 February 2013.