1832 United States presidential election in Rhode Island explained

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Election Name:1832 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Country:Rhode Island
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1828 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Previous Year:1828
Next Election:1836 United States presidential election in Rhode Island
Next Year:1836
Election Date:November 2 – December 5, 1832
Image1:Henry Clay (copy after Edward Dalton Marchant).jpg
Nominee1:Henry Clay
Party1:National Republican Party (United States)
Home State1:Kentucky
Running Mate1:John Sergeant
Electoral Vote1:4
Popular Vote1:2,810
Percentage1:56.93%
Nominee2:Andrew Jackson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State2:Tennessee
Running Mate2:Martin Van Buren
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:2,126
Percentage2:43.07%
Map Size:250px

The 1832 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place between November 2 and December 5, 1832, as part of the 1832 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, Henry Clay, over the Democratic Party candidate, Andrew Jackson. Clay won Rhode Island by a margin of 13.86%.

Results

1832 United States presidential election in Rhode Island[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
width: 3px" National RepublicanHenry Clay2,81056.93%4
DemocraticAndrew Jackson (incumbent)2,12643.07%0
Totals4,936100.0%4

See also

Notes and References

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