1812 United States presidential election in Louisiana

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1812 United States presidential election in Louisiana
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October 30 – December 2, 1812 1816  
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Nominee James Madison
Party Democratic-Republican
Home state Virginia
Running mate Elbridge Gerry
Electoral vote3

President before election

James Madison
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Madison
Democratic-Republican

The 1812 United States presidential election in Louisiana took place between October 30 and December 2, 1812, as part of the 1812 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Louisiana, which became the 18th state on April 30, 1812, cast its three electoral votes to Democratic Republican candidate and incumbent President James Madison in the states first presidential election.

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