1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

The 1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Main article: 1824 United States presidential election

1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

October 26 – December 2, 1824
Turnout	29.0%[1]
Nominee John Quincy Adams Unpledged Massachusetts Electors Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Home state Massachusetts — Running mate John C. Calhoun — Electoral vote 15 0 Popular vote 30,687 6,616 Percentage 72.97% 15.73%
President before election James Monroe Democratic-Republican Elected President John Quincy Adams Democratic-Republican

During this election, the Democratic-Republican Party was the only major national party, and 4 different candidates from this party sought the Presidency. Massachusetts voted for native son John Quincy Adams.

Results

1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Democratic-Republican	John Quincy Adams	30,687	72.97%	15
	Democratic-Republican	Unpledged electors	6,616	15.73%	0
	N/A	Others	4,753	11.30%	0
Totals			42,056	100.0%	15

References

1. Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970, part 2, p. 1072.
2. "1824 Presidential General Election Results - Massachusetts". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 27 February 2013.