Who won New Jersey in the 1808 presidential election?

Madison (Democratic-Republican) carried New Jersey in 1808, winning its 8 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did New Jersey have in 1808?

New Jersey cast 8 electoral votes in the 1808 presidential election.

Did New Jersey vote for the national winner in 1808?

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

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1808

New Jersey: Madison carries 8 EV.

New Jersey cast its 8 electoral votes for Madison (Democratic-Republican). National winner: James Madison (Democratic-Republican) — New Jersey voted with the national winner this cycle.

Reading the 1808 result in New Jersey

New Jersey backed Madison (Democratic-Republican) in the 1808 presidential election, casting 8 electoral votes for the ticket. That placed New Jersey with the eventual winner: James Madison went on to take the presidency, and New Jersey was part of his column.

New Jersey stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1804. The region divided — New York and Pennsylvania joined New Jersey for the Democratic-Republican ticket, while Delaware did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, New Jersey has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 31 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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