James Monroe
Democratic-Republican
Record
| Year | Electoral votes | Popular vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | 183 of 217 | Not computed state counts not sourced | Won |
| 1820 | 231 of 232 | Not computed state counts not sourced | Won |
Popular vote is the sum of the sourced state counts, shown only where every state that held a popular vote has one; sums from county returns (1868–1972) can run a few tenths of a point below national totals published elsewhere.
Electoral votesNational Archives, Electoral College results: 1816, 1820 . How these figures were compiled
Election by election
1816
*One elector from Delaware and three from Maryland did not vote.
National Archives, Electoral College results for 1816, archives.gov, read October 3, 2026. Quoted as published.
1820
*235 electors were appointed, but only 232 votes were cast due to the deaths of one elector each from Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
National Archives, Electoral College results for 1820, archives.gov, read October 3, 2026. Quoted as published.
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