United States presidential election, 1816

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The election of 1816 was not one of difficulty for James Monroe. His success under James Madison as Secretary of War was great. The Federalists nominated Rufus King as their candidate. This would be the last time the Federalist party participated in a Presidential election.

candidates electoral vote
James Monroe 183
Rufus King 34
Non-Voters 1

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References

  1. A Pictoral History of the U.S. Presidents, by Clare Gibson, Gramercy Books, 2001.