1828 United States presidential election in Illinois

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1828 United States presidential election in Illinois
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  1824 October 31 – December 2, 1828 1832  
  Andrew Jackson.jpg John Quincy Adams 1858 crop.jpg
Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams
Party Democratic National Republican
Home state Tennessee Massachusetts
Running mate John C. Calhoun Richard Rush
Electoral vote30
Popular vote9,5604,662
Percentage67.22%32.78%

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County Results

The 1828 United States presidential election in Illinois took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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Illinois voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Illinois by a margin of 34.44%.

Results

1828 United States presidential election in Illinois [1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 9,56067.22%3
National Republican John Quincy Adams (incumbent)4,66232.78%0
Totals14,222100.0%3

See also

References

  1. "1828 Presidential General Election Results - Illinois". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2013.