Who won Delaware in the 1812 presidential election?

Clinton (Federalist) carried Delaware in 1812, winning its 4 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Delaware have in 1812?

Delaware cast 4 electoral votes in the 1812 presidential election.

Did Delaware vote for the national winner in 1812?

No. Delaware backed Clinton, while James Madison won the presidency nationally.

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Delaware: Clinton carries 4 EV.

Delaware cast its 4 electoral votes for Clinton (Federalist). National winner: James Madison (Democratic-Republican) — Delaware voted against the national winner this cycle.

Reading the 1812 result in Delaware

Delaware backed Clinton (Federalist) in the 1812 presidential election, casting 4 electoral votes for the ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: James Madison (Democratic-Republican) won nationally, while Delaware had backed a different ticket.

Delaware stayed in the Federalist column for the 5th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1796. The region divided — New Jersey joined Delaware for the Federalist ticket, while Maryland and Pennsylvania did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, Delaware has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 23 times in all. The vote fell within the First Party System — Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans.

Nationally, James Madison finished with 128 of the 217 electoral votes to DeWitt Clinton's 89.

The 1812 national map

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