U.S. presidential election, 1812
Summary
Taking place in the shadow of the War of 1812, the election of 1812 featured an intriguing competition between incumbent President James Madison and the nephew of his former Vice President, DeWitt Clinton (uncle George Clinton had died in office).
Elbridge Gerry, elected Madison's second Vice President in the election, would also die in office in 1814.
Election results
| Presidential Candidate | Party | State | Popular Vote: | Electoral Vote: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | Democratic-Republican | Virginia | Unknown | 128 |
| DeWitt Clinton | Federalist | New York | Unknown | 89 |
| Vice Presidential Candidate | Party | State | Popular Vote: | Electoral Vote: |
| Elbridge Gerry | Democratic-Republican | Massachusetts | Unknown | 131 |
| Jared Ingersoll | Federalist | Connecticut | Unknown | 86 |
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For more information
President of the United States, U.S. presidential election, 1812, History of the United States (1776-1865)