John Adams's rivalry against Thomas Jefferson was what led him to run for president
John Adams's rivalry against Thomas Jefferson was what led him to run for president
Thomas Jefferson's major opponent in 1804 was Charles C. Pinckney.
because he felt like it
John Adams was president for four years. He ran for reelection, but lost to Thomas Jefferson, who was his former vice-president.
John Adams
John Quincy Adams NEVER ran to president in the sense this question is presented. JQA believed the office should seek the man; the man would demonstrate his unworthiness by "running" for office.
Jefferson ran in 1796, but lost to John Adams. He ran again and won against Adams in 1800. Hamilton never ran for president. Hamilton was not born in the US, and was not eligible to be President.
John Adams ran for office in 1796 and reran in the year 1800 but lost to Thomas Jefferson.
Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson ;-)
Thomas Jefferson in both elections. Jefferson won in 1800.
one 4-year term