1824 United States presidential election in New York explained

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Election Name:1824 United States presidential election in New York
Country:New York
Flag Year:1778
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1820 United States presidential election in New York
Previous Year:1820
Next Election:1828 United States presidential election in New York
Next Year:1828
Election Date:October 26 – December 2, 1824
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 Vote1:26
Nominee2:William H. Crawford
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State2:Georgia
Running Mate2:Martin Van Buren[1]
Electoral Vote2:5
Image4:Henry Clay.JPG
Nominee4:Henry Clay
Party4:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State4:Kentucky
Running Mate4:Nathan Sanford
Electoral Vote4:4
Image5:Andrew Jackson.jpg
Nominee5:Andrew Jackson
Party5:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State5:Tennessee
Running Mate5:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote5:1
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 York took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 36 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. New York cast 26 electoral votes for John Quincy Adams, 5 for William H. Crawford, 4 for Henry Clay and 1 for Andrew Jackson. This election marks the last time the New York State Legislature chose the state's electors as opposed to using some form of popular vote method.[2]

Results

1824 United States presidential election in New York[3]
PartyCandidateElectoral votes
Democratic-RepublicanJohn Quincy Adams26
Democratic-RepublicanWilliam H. Crawford5
Democratic-RepublicanHenry Clay4
Democratic-RepublicanAndrew Jackson1
Totals36

See also

Notes and References

  1. While Crawford's official running mate was Nathaniel Macon, all of the New York presidential electors who voted for Crawford cast their vice-presidential votes for Van Buren
  2. Book: Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections. Congressional Quarterly, Inc.. 1985. Moore. John L.. 2nd. Washington, D.C.. 254–56.
  3. Web site: Electoral Votes for President and Vice President 1821-1837. National Archives and Records Administration. 28 February 2013.