1812 United States presidential election in Georgia

The 1812 United States presidential election in Georgia took place between 30 October and 2 December 1812, as part of the 1812 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Georgia had gained two additional electors compared to the previous election in 1808.

1812 United States presidential election in Georgia

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NomineeJames MadisonDeWitt Clinton
PartyDemocratic-RepublicanFederalist
Home stateVirginiaNew York
Running mateElbridge GerryJared Ingersoll
Electoral vote80

Georgia cast eight electoral votes for the Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent President James Madison over the Federalist candidate DeWitt Clinton. The electoral votes for Vice president were cast for Madison's running mate Elbridge Gerry from Massachusetts. These electors were elected by the Georgia General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]

Results

1812 United States presidential election in Georgia[2]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic-RepublicanJames Madison (incumbent)8
FederalistDeWitt Clinton0
Totals8

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