Who won Maryland in the 1816 presidential election?

Monroe (Democratic-Republican) carried Maryland in 1816, winning its 8 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Maryland have in 1816?

Maryland cast 8 electoral votes in the 1816 presidential election.

Did Maryland vote for the national winner in 1816?

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

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Maryland: Monroe carries 8 EV.

Maryland cast its 8 electoral votes for Monroe (Democratic-Republican). National winner: James Monroe (Democratic-Republican) — Maryland voted with the national winner this cycle.

Maryland in 1816

The 1816 contest saw Maryland line up behind Monroe, delivering 8 electoral votes to the Democratic-Republican ticket. That placed Maryland with the eventual winner: James Monroe went on to take the presidency, and Maryland was part of his column.

Maryland stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 5th 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 Monroe finished with 183 of the 217 electoral votes to Rufus King's 34.

The 1816 national map

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