1816 Presidential Election Results
James Monroe (Democratic-Republican) won the 1816 presidential election with 183 of 217 electoral votes, defeating Rufus King (Federalist, 34). One elector from Delaware and three from Maryland did not vote.
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Results by state
| State | EV | Monroe | King |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | – | 9 EV |
| Delaware | 3 | – | 3 EV |
| Georgia | 8 | 8 EV | – |
| Indiana | 3 | 3 EV | – |
| Kentucky | 12 | 12 EV | – |
| Louisiana | 3 | 3 EV | – |
| Massachusetts | 22 | – | 22 EV |
| Maryland | 8 | 8 EV | – |
| North Carolina | 15 | 15 EV | – |
| New Hampshire | 8 | 8 EV | – |
| New Jersey | 8 | 8 EV | – |
| New York | 29 | 29 EV | – |
| Ohio | 8 | 8 EV | – |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | 25 EV | – |
| Rhode Island | 4 | 4 EV | – |
| South Carolina | 11 | 11 EV | – |
| Tennessee | 8 | 8 EV | – |
| Virginia | 25 | 25 EV | – |
| Vermont | 8 | 8 EV | – |
Electoral votes by state. Before 1824 most states chose electors in the legislature, and no reliable popular vote exists. Sources: the National Archives (electoral votes), the American Presidency Project and the Clerk of the House (popular vote).