1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts explained

See main article: 1824 United States presidential election.

Election Name:1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts
Country:Massachusetts
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1820 United States presidential election in Massachusetts
Previous Year:1820
Next Election:1828 United States presidential election in Massachusetts
Next Year:1828
Election Date:October 26 – December 2, 1824
Turnout:29.0%[1]
Image1:John Quincy Adams by Gilbert Stuart, 1818.jpg
Nominee1:John Quincy Adams
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State1:Massachusetts
Running Mate1:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote1:15
Popular Vote1:30,687
Percentage1:72.97%
Nominee2:Unpledged Massachusetts Electors
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State2: -
Running Mate2: -
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:6,616
Percentage2:15.73%
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 Massachusetts took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 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 4 different candidates from this party sought the Presidency. Massachusetts voted for native son John Quincy Adams.

Results

1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts[2]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic-RepublicanJohn Quincy Adams30,68772.97%15
Democratic-RepublicanUnpledged electors6,61615.73%0
N/AOthers4,75311.30%0
Totals42,056100.0%15

See also

Notes and References

  1. Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970, part 2, p. 1072.
  2. Web site: 1824 Presidential General Election Results - Massachusetts. U.S. Election Atlas. 27 February 2013.