1824 United States presidential election in Virginia explained

See main article: 1824 United States presidential election.

Election Name:1824 United States presidential election in Virginia
Country:Virginia
Flag Year:1788
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1820 United States presidential election in Virginia
Previous Year:1820
Next Election:1828 United States presidential election in Virginia
Next Year:1828
Election Date:October 26 – December 2, 1824
Image1:WilliamHCrawford.jpg
Nominee1:William H. Crawford
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State1:Georgia
Running Mate1:Nathaniel Macon
Electoral Vote1:24
Popular Vote1:8,558
Percentage1:55.68%
Nominee2:John Quincy Adams
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State2:Massachusetts
Running Mate2:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:3,419
Percentage2:22.24%
Image3:Andrew Jackson.jpg
Nominee3:Andrew Jackson
Party3:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State3:Tennessee
Running Mate3:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote3:0
Popular Vote3:2,975
Percentage3:19.35%
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 Virginia took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. Voters chose 24 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 candidates from this party sought the Presidency. Virginia voted for William H. Crawford over John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, and Henry Clay. Crawford won Virginia by a margin of 33.44%.

Results

1824 United States presidential election in Virginia[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic-RepublicanWilliam H. Crawford8,55855.68%24
Democratic-RepublicanJohn Quincy Adams3,41922.24%0
Democratic-RepublicanAndrew Jackson2,97519.35%0
Democratic-RepublicanHenry Clay4192.73%0
Totals15,371100.0%24

Notes and References

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