Who won Tennessee in the 1800 presidential election?

Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) carried Tennessee in 1800, winning its 3 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Tennessee have in 1800?

Tennessee cast 3 electoral votes in the 1800 presidential election.

Did Tennessee vote for the national winner in 1800?

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

First Party SystemTN · 3 EV

1800

Tennessee: Jefferson carries 3 EV.

Tennessee cast its 3 electoral votes for Jefferson (Democratic-Republican). National winner: Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) — Tennessee voted with the national winner this cycle.

Tennessee in 1800

The 1800 contest saw Tennessee line up behind Jefferson, delivering 3 electoral votes to the Democratic-Republican ticket. That placed Tennessee with the eventual winner: Thomas Jefferson went on to take the presidency, and Tennessee was part of his column.

Tennessee stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1796. Tennessee did not move alone — neighboring Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia broke the same way in 1800. Over its 57 recorded presidential cycles, Tennessee has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 24 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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