Who won Vermont in the 1800 presidential election?

Adams (Federalist) carried Vermont in 1800, winning its 4 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Vermont have in 1800?

Vermont cast 4 electoral votes in the 1800 presidential election.

Did Vermont vote for the national winner in 1800?

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

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Vermont: Adams carries 4 EV.

Vermont cast its 4 electoral votes for Adams (Federalist). National winner: Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) — Vermont voted against the national winner this cycle.

What happened in Vermont, 1800

In 1800, Vermont awarded its 4 electoral votes to Adams of the Federalist party. The presidency went elsewhere: Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) won nationally, while Vermont had backed a different ticket.

Vermont stayed in the Federalist column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1796. The region divided — Massachusetts and New Hampshire joined Vermont for the Federalist ticket, while New York did not. Over its 59 recorded presidential cycles, Vermont has backed the Republican party more than any other — 33 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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