United States presidential election in Louisiana, 1832

United States presidential election in Louisiana, 1832
Louisiana
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 5 0
Popular vote 3,908 2,429
Percentage 61.67% 38.33%

President before election

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

Elected President

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

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

Louisiana voted for the Democratic Party candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, Henry Clay. Jackson won Louisiana by a margin of 23.34%.

Results

United States presidential election in Louisiana, 1832[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 3,908 61.67% 5
National Republican Henry Clay 2,429 38.33% 0
Totals 6,337 100.0% 5

References

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