1828 United States presidential election in Alabama
October 31 – December 2, 1828
 
Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams
Party Democratic National Republican
Home state Tennessee Massachusetts
Running mate John C. Calhoun Richard Rush
Electoral vote 5 0
Popular vote 16,736 1,878
Percentage 89.89% 10.09%
President before election

John Quincy Adams
Democratic-Republican

 Elected President

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

The 1828 United States presidential election in Alabama took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Alabama voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Alabama by a margin of 79.80%.

Results

1828 United States presidential election in Alabama[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 16,736 89.89% 5
National Republican John Quincy Adams (incumbent) 1,878 10.09% 0
N/A Other 4 0.02% 0
Totals 18,618 100.00% 5

See also

References

  1. ↑ "1828 Presidential General Election Results - Alabama". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
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