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The 1820 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place between 1 November and 6 December 1820, as part of the 1820 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.[1]

Rhode Island cast four electoral votes for the Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent President James Monroe, as he ran effectively unopposed. The electoral votes for Vice president were cast for Monroe's running mate Daniel D. Tompkins from New York. Each state elector was chosen by the voters statewide.[2]

Results

1820 United States presidential election in Rhode Island[3]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic-Republican James Monroe (incumbent) 724 100.0% 4
Totals 724 100.0% 4

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References

  1. ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "1820 Presidential General Election Results". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "1820 Presidential Election". 270towin.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.