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Eighth American presidential election of 1816

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Dates

The 1816 election took place from Friday, November 1 - Wednesday, December 4, 1816.

Candidates

• Democratic-Republican Party

• James Monroe, winner
• Simon Snyder, governor of Pennsylvania (withdrew before caucus)
• Daniel Tompkins, governor of New York (withdrew before caucus)

• The Federalist party did not have a nominating caucus.

Final tickets

• James Monroe (P) & Daniel Tompkins (VP)

• Rufus King (P) & John Eager Howard (VP)

Campaining & major issues

Federalists could not campaign on much. Most Americans were happy with the result of the War of 1812, and the Federalists were unpopular as they had opposed it. James Madison had also started to adopt a few Federalist policies, so less people saw a point in the party existing.

Electoral college & turn-out

The electoral stayed the same at 217 electors; 109 needed to win. 112,370 people voted in this election.

Results

First place: James Monroe & Daniel Tompkins

183/217 electoral votes

68.2% of the popular vote

Second place: Rufus King & John Eager Howard

22/217 electoral votes

30.9% of the popular vote

Third place: Rufus King & James Ross

5/217 electoral votes

Popular vote unknown

Fourth place: Rufus King & John Marshall

4/217 electoral votes

Popular vote unknown

Fifth place: Rufus King & Robert Goodloe Harper

3/217 electoral votes

Popular vote unknown

0.4% of the popular vote went to other candidates.

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