Who won New Hampshire in the 1808 presidential election?

Madison (Democratic-Republican) carried New Hampshire in 1808, winning its 7 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did New Hampshire have in 1808?

New Hampshire cast 7 electoral votes in the 1808 presidential election.

Did New Hampshire vote for the national winner in 1808?

Yes. New Hampshire backed James Madison, who won the presidency that year.

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1808

New Hampshire: Madison carries 7 EV.

New Hampshire cast its 7 electoral votes for Madison (Democratic-Republican). National winner: James Madison (Democratic-Republican) — New Hampshire voted with the national winner this cycle.

New Hampshire in 1808

The 1808 contest saw New Hampshire line up behind Madison, delivering 7 electoral votes to the Democratic-Republican ticket. That placed New Hampshire with the eventual winner: James Madison went on to take the presidency, and New Hampshire was part of his column.

New Hampshire stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1804. The region divided — Vermont joined New Hampshire for the Democratic-Republican ticket, while Massachusetts did not. 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.

Nationally, James Madison finished with 122 of the 175 electoral votes to Charles C. Pinckney's 47.

The 1808 national map

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