U.S. presidential election, 1816
Summary
As Secretary of State under James Madison, James Monroe was seen by many as pre-ordained to succeed him into the presidency. Rufus King, twice defeated as the Federalist nominee for Vice President, returned to seek the nation's highest office.
Election results
| Presidential Candidate | Party | State | Popular Vote: | Electoral Vote: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe | Democratic-Republican | Virginia | Unknown | 183 |
| Rufus King | Federalist | New York | Unknown | 34 |
| Vice Presidential Candidate | Party | State | Popular Vote: | Electoral Vote: |
| Daniel D. Tompkins | Democratic-Republican | New York | Unknown | 183 |
| John Eager Howard | Federalist | Maryland | Unknown | 22 |
| James Ross | Federalist | Pennsylvania | Unknown | 5 |
| John Marshall | Federalist | Virginia | Unknown | 4 |
| Robert Goodloe Harper | Federalist | Virginia | Unknown | 3 |
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For more information
President of the United States, U.S. presidential election, 1816, History of the United States (1776-1865)