Who won Virginia in the 1832 presidential election?

Jackson (Democratic) carried Virginia in 1832, winning its 23 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Virginia have in 1832?

Virginia cast 23 electoral votes in the 1832 presidential election.

Did Virginia vote for the national winner in 1832?

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

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1832

Virginia: Jackson carries 23 EV.

Virginia cast its 23 electoral votes for Jackson (Democratic). National winner: Andrew Jackson (Democratic) — Virginia voted with the national winner this cycle.

Reading the 1832 result in Virginia

Virginia backed Jackson (Democratic) in the 1832 presidential election, casting 23 electoral votes for the ticket. That placed Virginia with the eventual winner: Andrew Jackson went on to take the presidency, and Virginia was part of his column.

Virginia stayed in the Democratic column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1828. The region divided — North Carolina, Tennessee, and Maryland joined Virginia for the Democratic ticket, while Kentucky did not. 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 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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