The American Vote
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1816

James Monroe and the 1816 map.
James Monroe (Democratic-Republican) defeated Rufus King (Federalist).
Monroe
183 EV
King
34 EV
0270 to win → 109217
The map · 1816
17 states for D-R · 4 for Fed
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Narrative

James Monroe and the 1816 map

James Monroe won in a near-landslide as the Federalist Party collapsed following its opposition to the War of 1812. Rufus King of New York made the last viable Federalist presidential run but carried only three New England states. Monroe's victory ushered in the 'Era of Good Feelings,' a period of relative partisan harmony. The Federalist Party effectively ceased to exist as a national force after this election.

Key issue

Post-war nationalism; decline of the Federalist Party

Notable

Last election in which the Federalist Party ran a presidential candidate