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1800 presidential election map and results
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied with 73 electoral votes under the original system. The House of Representatives elected Jefferson president after 36 ballots. A majority was 70 of 138 electoral votes.
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Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson ✓ | Democratic-Republican | 73 |
| Aaron Burr | Democratic-Republican | 73 |
| John Adams | Federalist | 65 |
| Charles C. Pinckney | Federalist | 64 |
| John Jay | Federalist | 1 |
Results by state
| State | Won by | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | John Adams | Adams 9, Pinckney 9 |
| Delaware | John Adams | Adams 3, Pinckney 3 |
| Georgia | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 4, Burr 4 |
| Kentucky | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 4, Burr 4 |
| Maryland | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 5, Burr 5, Adams 5, Pinckney 5 |
| Massachusetts | John Adams | Adams 16, Pinckney 16 |
| New Hampshire | John Adams | Adams 6, Pinckney 6 |
| New Jersey | John Adams | Adams 7, Pinckney 7 |
| New York | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 12, Burr 12 |
| North Carolina | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 8, Burr 8, Adams 4, Pinckney 4 |
| Pennsylvania | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 8, Burr 8, Adams 7, Pinckney 7 |
| Rhode Island | John Adams | Adams 4, Pinckney 3, Jay 1 |
| South Carolina | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 8, Burr 8 |
| Tennessee | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 3, Burr 3 |
| Vermont | John Adams | Adams 4, Pinckney 4 |
| Virginia | Thomas Jefferson | Jefferson 21, Burr 21 |
Notes
- District of Columbia: The District of Columbia did not receive presidential electors until the 23rd Amendment.