1832 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1832 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place between November 2 and December 5, 1832, as part of the 1832 United States presidential election. Voters chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1832 United States presidential election in Connecticut

November 2 – December 5, 1832

Nominee Henry Clay Andrew Jackson William Wirt Party National Republican Democratic Anti-Masonic Home state Kentucky Tennessee Maryland Running mate John Sergeant Martin Van Buren Amos Ellmaker Electoral vote 8 0 0 Popular vote 18,155 11,269 3,409 Percentage 55.29% 34.32% 10.38%

Connecticut voted for the National Republican candidate, Henry Clay, over the Democratic Party candidate, Andrew Jackson and the Anti-Masonic Party candidate, William Wirt. Clay won Connecticut by a margin of 20.97%.

Results

1832 United States presidential election in Connecticut[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	National Republican	Henry Clay	18,155	55.29%	8
	Democratic	Andrew Jackson	11,269	34.32%	0
	Anti-Masonic	William Wirt	3,409	10.38%	0
Totals			32,833	100.0%	8

References

1. "1832 Presidential General Election Results - Connecticut". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 12 April 2013.