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1808 United States presidential election in New Jersey

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1808 United States presidential election in New Jersey

← 1804 November 4 - December 7, 1808 1812 →
 
Nominee James Madison
Party Democratic-Republican
Home state Virginia
Running mate George Clinton
Electoral vote 8
Percentage 100%

President before election

Thomas Jefferson
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Madison
Democratic-Republican

The 1808 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between November 4 and December 7, 1808, as part of the 1808 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

During this election, New Jersey cast its 8 electoral votes to Democratic Republican candidate and Secretary of State James Madison.

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