1832 United States presidential election in Illinois

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

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1832 United States presidential election in Illinois
November 2 – December 5, 1832
 
Nominee Andrew Jackson Henry Clay
Party Democratic National Republican
Home state Tennessee Kentucky
Running mate Martin Van Buren John Sergeant
Electoral vote 5 0
Popular vote 14,609 6,745
Percentage 68.01% 31.40%
Elections in Illinois

Illinois voted for the Democratic Party candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, Henry Clay, and the Anti-Masonic Party candidate, William Wirt. Jackson won Illinois by a margin of 36.61%.

Results
1832 United States presidential election in Illinois[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 14,609 68.01% 5
National Republican Henry Clay 6,745 31.40% 0
Anti-Masonic William Wirt 97 0.45% 0
N/A Others 30 0.14% 0
Totals 21,481 100.0% 5
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References
  1. "1832 Presidential General Election Results - Illinois". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 12 April 2013.


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