1824 United States presidential election in Louisiana
October 26 – December 2, 1824
 
Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Home state Tennessee Massachusetts
Running mate John C. Calhoun Nathaniel Macon
Electoral vote 3 2
President before election

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

 Elected President

John Quincy Adams
Democratic-Republican

The 1824 United States presidential election in Louisiana took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

During this election, the Democratic-Republican Party was the only major national party, and four different candidates from this party sought the presidency. Louisiana cast three electoral votes for Andrew Jackson and two for John Quincy Adams.

Results

1824 United States presidential election in Louisiana[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic-Republican Andrew Jackson 3
Democratic-Republican John Quincy Adams 2
Democratic-Republican Henry Clay 0
Democratic-Republican William H. Crawford 0
Totals 5

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Electoral Votes for President and Vice President 1821–1837". U.S. Electoral College. National Archives and Records Administration. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
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