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1816 presidential election map and results
James Monroe defeated Rufus King 183–34. One Delaware elector and three Maryland electors did not vote. A majority was 111 of 221 electoral votes.
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Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|
| James Monroe ✓ | Democratic-Republican | 183 |
| Rufus King | Federalist | 34 |
| Electoral vote not cast | Not cast | 4 |
Results by state
| State | Won by | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Rufus King | 9 |
| Delaware * | Rufus King | King 3, Not cast 1 |
| Georgia | James Monroe | 8 |
| Indiana | James Monroe | 3 |
| Kentucky | James Monroe | 12 |
| Louisiana | James Monroe | 3 |
| Maryland * | James Monroe | Monroe 8, Not cast 3 |
| Massachusetts | Rufus King | 22 |
| New Hampshire | James Monroe | 8 |
| New Jersey | James Monroe | 8 |
| New York | James Monroe | 29 |
| North Carolina | James Monroe | 15 |
| Ohio | James Monroe | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | James Monroe | 25 |
| Rhode Island | James Monroe | 4 |
| South Carolina | James Monroe | 11 |
| Tennessee | James Monroe | 8 |
| Vermont | James Monroe | 8 |
| Virginia | James Monroe | 25 |
Notes
- Delaware: One Delaware elector did not vote.
- Maryland: Three Maryland electors did not vote.
- District of Columbia: The District of Columbia did not receive presidential electors until the 23rd Amendment.