1832 United States presidential election in New Jersey explained

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Election Name:1832 United States presidential election in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1828 United States presidential election in New Jersey
Previous Year:1828
Next Election:1836 United States presidential election in New Jersey
Next Year:1836
Election Date:November 2 – December 5, 1832
Image1:Andrew jackson head.jpg
Nominee1:Andrew Jackson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:Tennessee
Running Mate1:Martin Van Buren
Electoral Vote1:8
Popular Vote1:23,826
Percentage1:49.89%
Nominee2:Henry Clay
Party2:National Republican Party (United States)
Home State2:Kentucky
Running Mate2:John Sergeant
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:23,466
Percentage2:49.13%
Map Size:230px

The 1832 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between November 2 and December 5, 1832, as part of the 1832 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

New Jersey voted for the Democratic Party candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, Henry Clay, and the Anti-Masonic Party candidate, William Wirt. Jackson won New Jersey by a margin of 0.76%. This was the closest election in the state's history.

Results

1832 United States presidential election in New Jersey[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
DemocraticAndrew Jackson (incumbent)23,82649.89%8
width: 3px" National RepublicanHenry Clay23,46649.13%0
Anti-MasonicWilliam Wirt4680.98%0
Totals47,760100.0%8

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1832 Presidential General Election Results - New Jersey. U.S. Election Atlas. 12 April 2013.