1828 United States presidential election in Illinois explained

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Election Name:1828 United States presidential election in Illinois
Country:Illinois
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1824 United States presidential election in Illinois
Previous Year:1824
Next Election:1832 United States presidential election in Illinois
Next Year:1832
Election Date:October 31 – December 2, 1828
Image1:Andrew Jackson.jpg
Nominee1:Andrew Jackson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:Tennessee
Running Mate1:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote1:3
Popular Vote1:9,560
Percentage1:67.22%
Nominee2:John Quincy Adams
Party2:National Republican Party (United States)
Home State2:Massachusetts
Running Mate2:Richard Rush
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:4,662
Percentage2:32.78%

The 1828 United States presidential election in Illinois took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Illinois voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Illinois by a margin of 34.44%.

Results

1828 United States presidential election in Illinois[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
DemocraticAndrew Jackson9,56067.22%3
National RepublicanJohn Quincy Adams (incumbent)4,66232.78%0
Totals14,222100.0%3

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1828 Presidential General Election Results - Illinois. U.S. Election Atlas. 28 February 2013.