1824 United States presidential election in New Jersey explained

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Election Name:1824 United States presidential election in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1820 United States presidential election in New Jersey
Previous Year:1820
Next Election:1828 United States presidential election in New Jersey
Next Year:1828
Election Date:October 26 – December 2, 1824
Image1:Andrew Jackson.jpg
Nominee1:Andrew Jackson
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State1:Tennessee
Running Mate1:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote1:8
Popular Vote1:10,332
Percentage1:52.08%
Nominee2:John Quincy Adams
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State2:Massachusetts
Running Mate2:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:8,309
Percentage2:41.89%
Image3:WilliamHCrawford.jpg
Nominee3:William H. Crawford
Party3:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State3:Georgia
Running Mate3:Nathaniel Macon
Electoral Vote3:0
Popular Vote3:1,196
Percentage3:6.03%
Map Size:230px
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 New Jersey took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight 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. New Jersey voted for Andrew Jackson over John Quincy Adams, William H. Crawford, and Henry Clay. Jackson won New Jersey by over half of the vote.

Results

1824 United States presidential election in New Jersey[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic-RepublicanAndrew Jackson10,33252.08%8
Democratic-RepublicanJohn Quincy Adams8,30941.89%0
Democratic-RepublicanWilliam H. Crawford1,1966.03%0
Totals19,837100.0%8

See also

Notes and References

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