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Aaron Burr was Jefferson's running mate in 1800. Before the 12th amendment was ratified, each elector cast two votes. The highest was elected president and the 2nd highest vice-president. In 1800 Jefferson and his running mate tied for highest number of votes, so the House had to break the tie. It should have been automatic, but Burr saw his chance to be president and refused to drop out. The opposing Federalists saw their chance to cause trouble for the Republicans and maybe to make a deal, but eventually Jefferson was elected president and Burr vice-president.
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The election of 1800 saw who elected president?
In the United States presidential election of 1800, only two men ran. Thomas Jefferson and running mate Aaron Burr ran for the Democratic-Republican party, and John Adams ran for the Federalist Party with running mate Charles C. Pinckney.
Who was Jefferson's running mate in the election of 1800?
Aaron Burr
What is Thomas Jefferson's running mate?
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What amendment passed as a result of the tie?
The 12th amendment was added as a result of the tie in the electoral college between Thomas Jefferson and his running mate Aaron Burr in 1800.
Who was Jefferson's running mate in 1800?
Aaron Burr
Who were the candidates in the election of 1800?
Pres. John Adams (F-MA) & his running mate former Minister to France Charles C. Pinckney (F-SC) vs.V.P. Thomas Jefferson (DR-VA) & his running mate former U.S. Sen. Aaron Burr (DR-NY)
What President and Vice President caused the 12th Amendment to be written?
This amendment was prompted by the election of 1800 and the problems occurring in the election of President Thomas Jefferson and his running mate Aaron Burr.
Did the 1800 election end in a tie?
Running-mates Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes in the presidential election of 1800. Thomas Jefferson won the 1800 presidential election defeating John Quincy Adams, Aaron Burr, Charles Pinckney, and John Jay. In 1800, electors voted for two individuals and did not distinguish between their presidential and vice-presidential choices until the passage of the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1803. The recipient of the most electoral votes in 1800 would become president and the runner-up vice-president. Thomas Jefferson received 73 electoral votes, his running-mate Aaron Burr received 73 electoral votes, John Quincy Adams received 65 electoral votes, Charles Pinckney received 64 electoral votes, and John Jay received 1 electoral vote. Although John Quincy Adams ran as Thomas Jefferson's main opponent in the general election, running-mates Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes. The election was decided in the House of Representatives, with 10 State delegations voting for Jefferson, 4 voting for Burr and 2 making no choice. Thomas Jefferson became President and his running-mate Aaron Burr became Vice President.
Did the incumbent win the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson won the presidential election of 1800. The election became complicated because Jefferson and his running mate, Aaron Burr, tied in electoral votes, so the House of Representatives decided the election .
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What was unexpected about the results of John Adams election?
His running mate, Thomas Pinckney, failed to win the vice presidency.
