1816 United States presidential election in Kentucky

Election in Kentucky

1816 United States presidential election in Kentucky
← 1812 1 November – 4 December 1816 1820 →
 
Nominee James Monroe
Party Democratic-Republican
Home state Virginia
Running mate Daniel D. Tompkins
Electoral vote 12
Popular vote 1,864
Percentage 100.0%
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The 1816 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place between 1 November and 4 December 1816, as part of the 1816 United States presidential election. Voters chose twelve representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.[1]

Kentucky cast twelve electoral votes for the Democratic-Republican candidate James Monroe over the Federalist candidate Rufus King. The electoral votes for Vice president were cast for Monroe's running mate Daniel D. Tompkins from New York. The state was divided into three electoral districts with four electors each, whereupon each district's voters chose the electors.[2]

Results

1816 United States presidential election in Kentucky[3]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic-Republican James Monroe 1,864 100.0% 12
Federalist Rufus King 0 0.00% 0
Totals 1,864 100.0% 12

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References

  1. ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "1816 Presidential General Election Results". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "1816 Presidential Election". 270towin.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
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