Who won Kentucky in the 1800 presidential election?

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

How many electoral votes did Kentucky have in 1800?

Kentucky cast 4 electoral votes in the 1800 presidential election.

Did Kentucky vote for the national winner in 1800?

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

First Party SystemKY · 4 EV

1800

Kentucky: Jefferson carries 4 EV.

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

Kentucky in 1800

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

Kentucky stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1796. Kentucky did not move alone — neighboring Virginia and Tennessee broke the same way in 1800. Over its 59 recorded presidential cycles, Kentucky has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 28 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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