Who won Georgia in the 1800 presidential election?

Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) carried Georgia in 1800, winning its 4 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Georgia have in 1800?

Georgia cast 4 electoral votes in the 1800 presidential election.

Did Georgia vote for the national winner in 1800?

Yes. Georgia backed Thomas Jefferson, who won the presidency that year.

First Party SystemGA · 4 EV

1800

Georgia: Jefferson carries 4 EV.

Georgia cast its 4 electoral votes for Jefferson (Democratic-Republican). National winner: Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) — Georgia voted with the national winner this cycle.

Georgia in 1800

The 1800 contest saw Georgia line up behind Jefferson, delivering 4 electoral votes to the Democratic-Republican ticket. That placed Georgia with the eventual winner: Thomas Jefferson went on to take the presidency, and Georgia was part of his column.

Georgia stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1796. Georgia did not move alone — neighboring Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina broke the same way in 1800. Over its 59 recorded presidential cycles, Georgia has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 34 times in all. The vote fell within the First Party System — Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans.

With no candidate reaching an Electoral College majority, the 1800 election was decided in the House of Representatives.

The 1800 national map

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