1832 United States presidential election in Virginia

The 1832 United States presidential election in Virginia took place between November 2 and December 5, 1832, as part of the 1832 United States presidential election. Voters chose 23 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1832 United States presidential election in Virginia

November 2 – December 5, 1832

Nominee Andrew Jackson Henry Clay Party Democratic National Republican Home state Tennessee Kentucky Running mate Martin Van Buren John Sergeant Electoral vote 23 0 Popular vote 34,243 11,436 Percentage 74.96% 25.03%

President before election Andrew Jackson Democratic Elected President Andrew Jackson Democratic

Virginia voted for the Democratic Party candidate, incumbent President Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, Henry Clay, and the Anti-Masonic Party candidate, William Wirt. Jackson won Virginia by a margin of 49.93%.

Results

United States presidential election in Virginia, 1832[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Democratic	Andrew Jackson (inc.)	34,243	74.96%	23
	National Republican	Henry Clay	11,436	25.03%	0
	Anti-Masonic	William Wirt	3	0.01%	0
Totals			45,682	100.0%	23

References

1. "1832 Presidential General Election Results - Virginia". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 12 April 2013.