Who won New Hampshire in the 1800 presidential election?

Adams (Federalist) carried New Hampshire in 1800, winning its 6 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did New Hampshire have in 1800?

New Hampshire cast 6 electoral votes in the 1800 presidential election.

Did New Hampshire vote for the national winner in 1800?

No. New Hampshire backed Adams, while Thomas Jefferson won the presidency nationally.

First Party SystemNH · 6 EV

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New Hampshire: Adams carries 6 EV.

New Hampshire cast its 6 electoral votes for Adams (Federalist). National winner: Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) — New Hampshire voted against the national winner this cycle.

What happened in New Hampshire, 1800

In 1800, New Hampshire awarded its 6 electoral votes to Adams of the Federalist party. The presidency went elsewhere: Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) won nationally, while New Hampshire had backed a different ticket.

New Hampshire stayed in the Federalist column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1796. New Hampshire did not move alone — neighboring Vermont and Massachusetts broke the same way in 1800. Over its 59 recorded presidential cycles, New Hampshire has backed the Republican 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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