Who won Maryland in the 1812 presidential election?

Madison (Democratic-Republican) carried Maryland in 1812, winning its 6 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Maryland have in 1812?

Maryland cast 6 electoral votes in the 1812 presidential election.

Did Maryland vote for the national winner in 1812?

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

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Maryland: Madison carries 6 EV.

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

Reading the 1812 result in Maryland

Maryland backed Madison (Democratic-Republican) in the 1812 presidential election, casting 6 electoral votes for the ticket. That placed Maryland with the eventual winner: James Madison went on to take the presidency, and Maryland was part of his column.

Maryland stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 4th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1800. The region divided — Virginia and Pennsylvania joined Maryland for the Democratic-Republican ticket, while Delaware did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, Maryland has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 34 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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