1828 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1828 United States presidential election in Maryland took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1828 United States presidential election in Maryland

October 31 – December 2, 1828
 
Nominee John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson
Party National Republican Democratic
Home state Massachusetts Tennessee
Running mate Richard Rush John C. Calhoun
Electoral vote 6 5
Popular vote 23,014 22,782
Percentage 50.25% 49.75%

Maryland voted for the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams, over the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson. Adams won Maryland by a margin of 0.5%.

Results

1828 United States presidential election in Maryland[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
National Republican John Quincy Adams 23,014 50.25% 6
Democratic Andrew Jackson 22,782 49.75% 5
Totals 45,796 100.0% 11

See also

References

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


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