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1808 presidential election map and results
James Madison defeated Charles C. Pinckney 122–47. Six New York electors voted for George Clinton, and one Kentucky elector did not vote. A majority was 89 of 176 electoral votes.
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Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison ✓ | Democratic-Republican | 122 |
| Charles C. Pinckney | Federalist | 47 |
| George Clinton | Independent Democratic-Republican | 6 |
| Electoral vote not cast | Not cast | 1 |
Results by state
| State | Won by | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Charles C. Pinckney | 9 |
| Delaware | Charles C. Pinckney | 3 |
| Georgia | James Madison | 6 |
| Kentucky * | James Madison | Madison 7, Not cast 1 |
| Maryland | James Madison | Madison 9, Pinckney 2 |
| Massachusetts | Charles C. Pinckney | 19 |
| New Hampshire | Charles C. Pinckney | 7 |
| New Jersey | James Madison | 8 |
| New York | James Madison | Madison 13, Clinton 6 |
| North Carolina | James Madison | Madison 11, Pinckney 3 |
| Ohio | James Madison | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | James Madison | 20 |
| Rhode Island | Charles C. Pinckney | 4 |
| South Carolina | James Madison | 10 |
| Tennessee | James Madison | 5 |
| Vermont | James Madison | 6 |
| Virginia | James Madison | 24 |
Notes
- Kentucky: Kentucky was allocated eight electors, but one elector did not vote.
- District of Columbia: The District of Columbia did not receive presidential electors until the 23rd Amendment.