1820 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1820 United States presidential election in Alabama took place between November 1 and December 6, 1820, as part of the nationwide presidential election. The state legislature chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1820 United States presidential election in Alabama

November 1 – December 6, 1820
 
Nominee James Monroe
Party Democratic-Republican
Home state Virginia
Running mate Daniel D. Tompkins
Electoral vote 3
Popular vote 212
Percentage 100.00%

President before election

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

Alabama, along with eight other states, had its electors chosen not by the people, but by the State House and Senate. George W. Philips, Henry Minor and John Scott were selected by the legislature and all three men voted for James Monroe.

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