United States presidential election in Massachusetts, 1824

United States presidential election in Massachusetts, 1824
Massachusetts
October 26 – December 2, 1824

 
Nominee John Quincy Adams
Party Democratic-Republican
Home state Massachusetts
Running mate John C. Calhoun
Electoral vote 15
Popular vote 30,687
Percentage 72.97%

President before election

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

John Quincy Adams
Democratic-Republican

The 1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 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 four different candidates from this party sought the Presidency. Massachusetts voted for John Quincy Adams.

Results

United States presidential election in Massachusetts, 1824[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic-Republican John Quincy Adams 9,429 69.32% 5
Democratic-Republican Unpledged electors 6,616 15.73% 0
N/A Others 4,753 11.30% 0
Totals 42,056 100.0% 15

References

  1. "1824 Presidential General Election Results - Massachusetts". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
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