1828 United States presidential election in Rhode Island explained

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Election Name:1828 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Country:Rhode Island
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1824 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Previous Year:1824
Next Election:1832 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Next Year:1832
Election Date:October 31 – December 2, 1828
Image1:John Quincy Adams 1858 crop.jpg
Nominee1:John Quincy Adams
Party1:National Republican Party (United States)
Home State1:Massachusetts
Running Mate1:Richard Rush
Electoral Vote1:4
Popular Vote1:2,754
Percentage1:77.03%
Nominee2:Andrew Jackson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State2:Tennessee
Running Mate2:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:821
Percentage2:22.97%
Map Size:250px

The 1828 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Rhode Island voted for the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams, over the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson. Adams won Rhode Island by a margin of 54.06%.

With 77.03% of the popular vote, Adams' victory in Rhode Island made it his strongest state in the 1828 election.[1]

Results

1828 United States presidential election in Rhode Island[2]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
National RepublicanJohn Quincy Adams (incumbent)2,75477.03%4
DemocraticAndrew Jackson82122.97%0
Totals3,575100.0%4

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1828 Presidential Election Statistics. Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. 2018-03-05.
  2. Web site: 1828 Presidential General Election Results - Rhode Island. U.S. Election Atlas. 28 February 2013.