1832 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1832 United States presidential election in Maryland took place between November 2 and December 5, 1832, as part of the 1832 United States presidential election. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1832 United States presidential election in Maryland

November 2 – December 5, 1832
 
Nominee Henry Clay Andrew Jackson
Party National Republican Democratic
Home state Kentucky Tennessee
Running mate John Sergeant Martin Van Buren
Electoral vote 5 3
Popular vote 19,160 19,156
Percentage 50.01% 49.99%

Maryland voted for the National Republican candidate, Henry Clay, over the Democratic Party candidate, Andrew Jackson, by a mere four votes. A total of ten electoral votes were allocated, with five going to Clay and three to Jackson, while two electors failed to cast votes. In terms of raw votes cast, Clay's four-vote margin is the smallest between two major candidates in any state in any presidential election in United States history.

Results

1832 United States presidential election in Maryland[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
National Republican Henry Clay 19,160 50.005% 5
Democratic Andrew Jackson 19,156 49.995% 3
N/A Other 2
Totals 38,316 100.0% 10

See also

References

  1. "1832 Presidential General Election Results - Maryland". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 12 April 2013.


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