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1812 presidential election map and results

James Madison defeated DeWitt Clinton 128–89 during the War of 1812. A majority was 109 of 217 electoral votes.

Map of the 1812 presidential election results by state
Madison (Democratic-Republican)Clinton (Federalist / Independent D-R)Did not vote / not yet a state

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Candidates

CandidatePartyElectoral votes
James Madison ✓Democratic-Republican128
DeWitt ClintonFederalist / Independent D-R89

Results by state

StateWon byElectoral votes
ConnecticutDeWitt Clinton9
DelawareDeWitt Clinton4
GeorgiaJames Madison8
KentuckyJames Madison12
LouisianaJames Madison3
MarylandJames MadisonMadison 6, Clinton 5
MassachusettsDeWitt Clinton22
New HampshireDeWitt Clinton8
New JerseyDeWitt Clinton8
New YorkDeWitt Clinton29
North CarolinaJames Madison15
OhioJames Madison7
PennsylvaniaJames Madison25
Rhode IslandDeWitt Clinton4
South CarolinaJames Madison11
TennesseeJames Madison8
VermontJames Madison8
VirginiaJames Madison25

Notes

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