1828 United States presidential election in Louisiana

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United States presidential election in Louisiana, 1828

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Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams
Party Democratic National Republican
Home state Tennessee Massachusetts
Running mate John C. Calhoun Richard Rush
Electoral vote 5 0
Popular vote 4,605 4,082
Percentage 53.01% 46.99%

President before election

John Quincy Adams
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

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

Louisiana voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Louisiana by a margin of 6.02%.

Results

United States presidential election in Louisiana, 1828[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 4,605 53.01% 5
National Republican John Quincy Adams 4,082 46.99% 0
Totals 8,687 100.0% 5

References

  1. ^ "1828 Presidential General Election Results - Louisiana". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 28 February 2013.