Who won Virginia in the 1812 presidential election?

Madison (Democratic-Republican) carried Virginia in 1812, winning its 25 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Virginia have in 1812?

Virginia cast 25 electoral votes in the 1812 presidential election.

Did Virginia vote for the national winner in 1812?

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

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Virginia: Madison carries 25 EV.

Virginia cast its 25 electoral votes for Madison (Democratic-Republican). National winner: James Madison (Democratic-Republican) — Virginia voted with the national winner this cycle.

Virginia in 1812

The 1812 contest saw Virginia line up behind Madison, delivering 25 electoral votes to the Democratic-Republican ticket. That placed Virginia with the eventual winner: James Madison went on to take the presidency, and Virginia was part of his column.

Virginia stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 5th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1796. Virginia did not move alone — neighboring North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Maryland broke the same way in 1812. Over its 58 recorded presidential cycles, Virginia has backed the Democratic 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 128 of the 217 electoral votes to DeWitt Clinton's 89.

The 1812 national map

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