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1828 United States presidential election in Kentucky
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 1828 United States presidential election in Kentucky |
| type | presidential |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1824 United States presidential election in Kentucky |
| previous_year | 1824 |
| next_election | 1832 United States presidential election in Kentucky |
| next_year | 1832 |
| election_date | October 31 – December 2, 1828 |
| image_size | x200px |
| image1 | Andrew Jackson.jpg |
| nominee1 | Andrew Jackson |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| home_state1 | Tennessee |
| running_mate1 | John C. Calhoun |
| electoral_vote1 | 14 |
| popular_vote1 | 39,308 |
| percentage1 | 55.54% |
| image2 | John Quincy Adams 1858 crop.jpg |
| nominee2 | John Quincy Adams |
| party2 | National Republican Party (United States) |
| home_state2 | Massachusetts |
| running_mate2 | Richard Rush |
| electoral_vote2 | 0 |
| popular_vote2 | 31,468 |
| percentage2 | 44.46% |
| map_image | Kentucky Presidential Election Results 1828.svg |
| map_size | 380px |
| map_caption | County Results |
Main article: 1828 United States presidential election
Jackson Adams Tie The 1828 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose 14 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
Kentucky voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Kentucky by a margin of 11.08%.
This would be the only time Democrats would win Kentucky until 1856, after the Whig Party had collapsed.
Results
| 1828 United States presidential election in Kentucky | Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrew Jackson | 39,308 | 55.54% | 14 | |
| National Republican | John Quincy Adams (incumbent) | 31,468 | 44.46% | 0 | |
| Totals | 70,776 | 100.0% | 14 |
References
References
- "1828 Presidential General Election Results - Kentucky". U.S. Election Atlas.
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