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1816 United States presidential election in New Jersey

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1816 United States presidential election in New Jersey

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Nominee James Monroe
Party Democratic-Republican
Home state Virginia
Running mate Daniel D. Tompkins
Electoral vote 8
Percentage 100%

President before election

James Madison
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

The 1816 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between November 1 to December 4, 1816, as part of the 1816 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 Monroe.

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