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Andrew Jackson won the 1828 presidential election defeating John Quincy Adams. In the 1828 presidential election there was a total of 261 electoral votes thereby requiring a majority of 131 votes to win the presidential election. Andrew Jackson received 178 electoral votes and John Quincy Adams received 83 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Jackson 642,553 and Adams 500,897.
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In the election of 1800 Thomas Jefferson almost lost too?
In the 1800 election, Thomas Jefferson almost lost to Aaron Burr.
Who did Thomas Jefferson run against?
In the election of 1796, Thomas Jefferson represented the Democratic-Republican party against John Adams, who was a Federalist. John Adams won, and since Jefferson came in second, he became the vice president. Having a specific vice presidential candidate did not occur until some years later.
Which president lost a presidential election before he won one?
Andrew Jackson lost to John Q. Adams before winning a presidency He lost (in the House of Representatives) in 1824 but won in 1828 Previously, Thomas Jefferson had lost in 1796 and won in 1800. Subsequently, William Henry Harrison lost in 1836 but won in 1840, and Richard Nixon lost in 1960 but won in 1968. In addition, Grover Cleveland won in 1884, lost in 1888 then won again in 1892.
Did Thomas Jefferson want to be president?
Yes, Thomas Jefferson wanted to be president. In 1796 he ran against John Adams and lost but was elected vice president. In the 1800 election, Jefferson ran again and defeated Adams. In this election, he was in a tie vote with Aaron Burr and Jefferson did everything possible to try to win over Burr. Jefferson ran for a second term in 1804 and won.
Why did thomas Jefferson call the 1800 revolution?
The election between Jefferson and Adams is often referred to as the "Revolution of 1800" because the election was in many ways like a war. Adams and Jefferson were basically at war with each other in order to become president. When Jefferson won and Adams lost, it was like a revolution. Adams was like the "ruler" and Jefferson the "underdog". Having the new guy win was in fact very much like a revolution.
Lost the Presidential election to Thomas Jefferson?
Charles Pinckney in the 1804 Presidential election when Thomas Jefferson was re elected.
In the election of 1800 Thomas Jefferson almost lost too?
In the 1800 election, Thomas Jefferson almost lost to Aaron Burr.
Jefferson lost the 1796 presidential election to who?
John Adams
Jefferson defeated him in a landslide victory in the presidential election of 1804?
Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson overwhelmingly defeated Federalist Charles Pinckney in the Presidential election of 1804. Jefferson carried 15 states with 162 electoral votes compared Pinckney's 2 states and 14 electoral votes. The only states that Jefferson lost in were Delaware and Connecticut.
Who did Thomas Jefferson run against?
In the election of 1796, Thomas Jefferson represented the Democratic-Republican party against John Adams, who was a Federalist. John Adams won, and since Jefferson came in second, he became the vice president. Having a specific vice presidential candidate did not occur until some years later.
Why was the election of john Adams in the 1800 so important?
Adams lost the election that year to Thomas Jefferson.
Who lost to John Adams in the presidential election of 1796?
There were 12 presidential candidates in the election of 1796. Therefore, there were 11 people who lost to John Adams. Thomas Jefferson was the leading contender to Adams and one of the losers. He was elected as Adam's vice president.See Sources and related links for more information and a list of the candidates.There were 12 presidential candidates in the election of 1796. Therefore, there were 11 people who lost to John Adams. Thomas Jefferson was the leading contender to Adams and one of the losers. He was elected as Adam's vice president.See Sources and related links for more information and a list of the candidates.
Who lost the 1984 presidential election?
mondale
Who did Thomas Jefferson go against for his first term?
In 1796 he lost to John Adams but had enough electoral votes to become Vice President. Although in 1800 Thomas Jefferson won the election against John Adams.
Who lost the 1932 presidential election to roosevelt?
Hoover
Who lost the presidential election in 1920?
James M.Cox
Who lost the election to James Polk?
In the 1844 presidential election Polk's opponent was Henry Clay of Kentucky. He was a member of the Whig party.
