United States presidential election in Kentucky, 1828

United States presidential election in Kentucky, 1828
Kentucky
October 31 – December 2, 1828
 
Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams
Party Democratic National Republican
Home state Tennessee Massachusetts
Running mate John C. Calhoun Richard Rush
Electoral vote 14 0
Popular vote 39,308 31,468
Percentage 55.54% 44.46%

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

Kentucky voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Kentucky by a margin of 11.08%.

Results

United States presidential election in Kentucky, 1828[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 39,308 55.54% 14
National Republican John Quincy Adams 31,468 44.46% 0
Totals 70,776 100.0% 14

References

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


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