1808 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

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1808 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

November 4 – December 7, 1808

Nominee Charles C. Pinckney James Madison Party Federalist Democratic-Republican Home state South Carolina Virginia Running mate Rufus King George Clinton Electoral vote 4 0 Popular vote 3,072 2,692 Percentage 53.30% 46.70%

President before election Thomas Jefferson Democratic-Republican Elected President James Madison Democratic-Republican

The 1808 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place as part of the 1808 United States presidential election. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College who voted for president and vice president.

Rhode Island voted for the Federalist candidate, Charles C. Pinckney, over the Democratic-Republican candidate, James Madison. Pinckney won Rhode Island by a margin of 53.30%.

Results

1808 United States presidential election in New Hampshire
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Federalist	Charles C. Pinckney	3,072	53.30%	4
	Democratic-Republican	James Madison	2,692	46.70%	–
Totals			5,764	100.00%	4

See also

• United States presidential elections in Rhode Island