1808 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

Election in Massachusetts

1808 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

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Nominee Charles C. Pinckney
Party Federalist
Home state South Carolina
Running mate Rufus King
Electoral vote 19
Popular vote
Percentage 100%

President before election

Thomas Jefferson
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Madison
Democratic-Republican

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The 1808 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place between November 1 and 8, 1808, as part of the 1808 United States presidential election. State legislature appointed 19 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.[1]

During this election, the Federalist candidate Charles C. Pinckney along with his running mate Rufus King ran unopposed in the state. However, both would ultimately lose the election nationally to the chosen Democratic-Republican candidate James Madison and his running mate George Clinton

Results

1808 United States presidential election in Massachusetts[2]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Federalist Charles C. Pinckney 19
Totals 100.0% 19
1808 Vice Presidential Electoral Vote[2]
Party Candidate Electoral votes
Federalist Rufus King 19
Totals 19

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References

  1. ^ Congressional Quarterly's guide to US elections (2. ed.). Washington, D.C: Congressional Quarterly. 1985. pp. 254–256. ISBN 9780871873392. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "1808 Presidential General Election Results – Massachusetts". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
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