Who won Illinois in the 1832 presidential election?

Jackson (Democratic) carried Illinois in 1832, winning its 5 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Illinois have in 1832?

Illinois cast 5 electoral votes in the 1832 presidential election.

Did Illinois vote for the national winner in 1832?

Yes. Illinois backed Andrew Jackson, who won the presidency that year.

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Illinois: Jackson carries 5 EV.

Illinois cast its 5 electoral votes for Jackson (Democratic). National winner: Andrew Jackson (Democratic) — Illinois voted with the national winner this cycle.

Illinois in 1832

The 1832 contest saw Illinois line up behind Jackson, delivering 5 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed Illinois with the eventual winner: Andrew Jackson went on to take the presidency, and Illinois was part of his column.

Illinois stayed in the Democratic column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1828. The region divided — Missouri and Indiana joined Illinois for the Democratic ticket, while Kentucky did not. Over its 53 recorded presidential cycles, Illinois has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 26 times in all. The vote fell within the Second Party System — Jackson, Whigs, and the rise of mass politics.

Nationally, Andrew Jackson finished with 219 of the 286 electoral votes to Henry Clay's 49. Andrew Jackson led the national popular vote with 54.74% of the ballots cast.

The 1832 national map

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