1828 United States presidential election in Mississippi

The 1828 United States presidential election in Mississippi 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.

United States presidential election in Mississippi, 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 6,763 1,581
Percentage 81.05% 18.95%

Mississippi voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Mississippi by a margin of 62.1%.

Results

United States presidential election in Mississippi, 1828[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 6,763 81.05% 3
National Republican John Quincy Adams 1,581 18.95% 0
Totals 8,344 100.0% 3

References

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


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