D-R
Democratic-Republican
9 runs · 7 wins · 1796 — 1824.
Wins
7
Total runs
9
First cycle
1796
Latest cycle
1824
Elections won · 7
First Party System
1800
Thomas Jefferson
Tie between Jefferson and Burr sent election to the House; led to the 12th Amendment
First Party System1804
Thomas Jefferson
First election under the 12th Amendment; Jefferson won 92% of electoral votes
First Party System1808
James Madison
Madison won despite the unpopular Embargo Act; Federalists made modest gains in New England
First Party System1812
James Madison
First election held during wartime; closest race of the era
First Party System1816
James Monroe
Last election in which the Federalist Party ran a presidential candidate
Era of Good Feelings1820
James Monroe
Monroe ran nearly unopposed; one elector voted for John Quincy Adams
Era of Good Feelings1824
John Quincy Adams
Jackson won popular vote but lost in House; 'Corrupt Bargain' allegation shaped next election
Contested but not won · 1
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