1828 United States presidential election in Illinois

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United States presidential election in Illinois, 1828

October 31 – December 2, 1828

Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams Party Democratic National Republican Home state Tennessee Massachusetts Running mate John C. Calhoun Richard Rush Electoral vote 3 0 Popular vote 9,560 4,662 Percentage 67.22% 32.78%

The 1828 United States presidential election in Illinois took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Illinois voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Illinois by a margin of 34.44%.

Results

United States presidential election in Illinois, 1828
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Democratic	Andrew Jackson	9,560	67.22%	3
	National Republican	John Quincy Adams	4.662	32.78%	0
Totals			14,222	100.0%	3