The American Vote
Second Party SystemCycle 12 / 60

1832

Andrew Jackson and the 1832 map.
Andrew Jackson (Democratic) defeated Henry Clay (National Republican), 54.7% to 36.9%.
Jackson
219 EV
Clay
49 EV
Other
18 EV
0270 to win → 144286
The map · 1832
19 states for Dem · 6 for N-R
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Narrative

Andrew Jackson and the 1832 map

Jackson won a convincing re-election over Henry Clay, running on his veto of the Second Bank of the United States. Clay had championed the Bank as part of his 'American System,' but Jackson made the Bank the central villain of the campaign. The Anti-Masonic Party — the first significant third party — also ran William Wirt and carried Vermont's electoral votes. South Carolina's nullification crisis was also simmering, but Jackson won a strong mandate to continue his policies.

Key issue

Bank of the United States; nullification crisis; tariff policy

Notable

First election with a national party nominating convention; first third party to win electoral votes