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1816 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

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1816 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

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Nominee Rufus King
Party Federalist
Home state New York
Running mate John E. Howard
Electoral vote 22
Popular vote -
Percentage 100%

President before election

James Madison
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

The 1816 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place between November 1 and 3, 1816, as part of the 1816 United States presidential election. The Legislature of Massachusetts chose 22 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.[1]

During this election, the Federalist candidate Rufus King along with his running mate John E. Howard ran unopposed in the state. This was the last election in Massachusetts to include what is now the state of Maine, which achieved statehood in 1820.

Results

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1816 United States presidential election in Massachusetts[2]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Federalist Rufus King 22
Totals 100.0% 22
1816 Vice presidential electoral vote[2]
Party Candidate Electoral votes
Federalist John E. Howard 22
Totals 22

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Congressional Quarterly's guide to US elections (2. ed.). Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly. 1985. pp. 254–256. ISBN 9780871873392. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "1816 Presidential General Election Results – Massachusetts". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved November 18, 2022.