1832 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1832 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place between November 2 and December 5, 1832, as part of the 1832 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1832 United States presidential election in Kentucky
November 2 – December 5, 1832
 
Nominee Henry Clay Andrew Jackson
Party National Republican Democratic
Home state Kentucky Tennessee
Running mate John Sergeant Martin Van Buren
Electoral vote 15 0
Popular vote 43,449 36,292
Percentage 54.49% 45.51%

Kentucky voted for the National Republican candidate, Henry Clay, over the Democratic Party candidate, Andrew Jackson. Clay won Kentucky by a margin of 8.98%. His victory was likely influenced by the home state advantage he received from his native state. Kentucky and South Carolina were the only 2 states Jackson lost in 1832 that he had won in the previous cycle.

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