U.S. presidential election, 1828
Summary
Held on December 2, the election of 1828 featured a rematch between incumbent President John Quincy Adams and chief rival Andrew Jackson, who was now a candidate under the banner of the new Democratic Party.
Unlike the 1824 election, no other major candidates appeared in the race, allowing Jackson to consolidate a power base and easily win an electoral victory over Adams.
Vice President John Caldwell Calhoun of South Carolina would earn the distinction of being the first Vice President to resign from office, doing so on December 28, 1832 to become a Senator from his home state.
Election Results
| Presidential Candidate | Party | State | Popular Vote: | Electoral Vote: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson | Democratic | Tennessee | 647,286 | 178 |
| John Quincy Adams | National Republican | Massachusetts | 508,064 | 83 |
| Vice Presidential Candidate | Party | State | Popular Vote: | Electoral Vote: |
| John Caldwell Calhoun | Democratic | South Carolina | Unknown | 178 |
| Richard Rush | National Republican | Pennsylvania | Unknown | 83 |
| William Smith | Democratic | South Carolina | Unknown | 7 |
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For More Information
President of the United States, U.S. presidential election, 1828 , History of the United States (1776-1865)
External links
- U.S. History on 1828 election (http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h325.html)
- Jackson biography section on the election (http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/P/aj7/about/bio/jack12.htm)