Who won Vermont in the 1808 presidential election?

Madison (Democratic-Republican) carried Vermont in 1808, winning its 6 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Vermont have in 1808?

Vermont cast 6 electoral votes in the 1808 presidential election.

Did Vermont vote for the national winner in 1808?

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

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1808

Vermont: Madison carries 6 EV.

Vermont cast its 6 electoral votes for Madison (Democratic-Republican). National winner: James Madison (Democratic-Republican) — Vermont voted with the national winner this cycle.

Vermont in 1808

The 1808 contest saw Vermont line up behind Madison, delivering 6 electoral votes to the Democratic-Republican ticket. That placed Vermont with the eventual winner: James Madison went on to take the presidency, and Vermont was part of his column.

Vermont stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1804. The region divided — New York and New Hampshire joined Vermont for the Democratic-Republican ticket, while Massachusetts 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.

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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