1828 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1828 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. Voters chose 14 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

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1828 United States presidential election in Kentucky

← 1824 October 31 – December 2, 1828 1832 â†’

Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams Party Democratic National Republican Home state Tennessee Massachusetts Running mate John C. Calhoun Richard Rush Electoral vote 14 0 Popular vote 39,308 31,468 Percentage 55.54% 44.46%

County Results Jackson   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Adams   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Tie   50%

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Kentucky voted for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson, over the National Republican candidate, John Quincy Adams. Jackson won Kentucky by a margin of 11.08%.

This would be the only time Democrats would win Kentucky until 1856, after the Whig Party had collapsed.