1828 United States presidential election in Virginia

The 1828 United States presidential election in Virginia took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose 24 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Main article: 1828 United States presidential election
United States presidential election in Virginia, 1828
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 24 0
Popular vote 26,854 12,070
Percentage 68.99% 31.01%
President before election

John Quincy Adams
National Republican

 Elected President

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

Elections in Virginia

Virginia voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, incumbent President John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Virginia by a margin of 37.98%.

Results
United States presidential election in Virginia, 1828[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 26,854 68.99% 24
National Republican John Quincy Adams (inc.) 12,070 31.01% 0
Totals 38,924 100.0% 24
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References
  1. "1828 Presidential General Election Results - Virginia". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
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