James Madison won the 1812 presidential election with 128 of 217 electoral votes, defeating DeWitt Clinton (89) by a margin of 39 electoral votes. Explore the full interactive map below.
Electoral Vote Results
James Madison 128 EV
DeWitt Clinton 89 EV
217 total electoral votes.
Election Details
Winner
James Madison
Runner-Up
DeWitt Clinton
EV Margin
39
Needed To Win
109
The 1812 map includes 217 electoral votes across 2 candidates with electoral votes.
1812 Election Background
James Madison won the 1812 presidential election with 128 electoral votes. DeWitt Clinton finished second with 89 electoral votes. This page combines the interactive historical electoral map with a compact election summary.
Key Notes
- The map records 217 total electoral votes and 2 candidates with electoral votes.
- 109 electoral votes were needed for a majority in this election.
- The electoral vote margin between the top two candidates was 39.
- Use the interactive map above to inspect the state-by-state electoral result and explore alternate outcomes.