1800 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1800 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place between October 31 and December 3, 1800, as part of the 1800 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose nine representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1800 United States presidential election in Connecticut

October 31 - December 3, 1800
 
Nominee John Adams Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Party Federalist Federalist
Home state Massachusetts South Carolina
Electoral vote 9 9
Percentage 100%

President before election

John Adams
Federalist

Elected President

Thomas Jefferson
Democratic-Republican

During this election, Connecticut cast nine electoral votes for incumbent Federalist President and New England native John Adams. However, Adams would lose to Democratic-Republican Party candidate Thomas Jefferson nationally.

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