1816 Presidential Election

James Monroe won the 1816 presidential election with 183 of 217 electoral votes, defeating Rufus King (34) by a margin of 149 electoral votes. Explore the full interactive map below.

Electoral Vote Results

James Monroe
James Monroe 183 EV
Rufus King
Rufus King 34 EV

217 total electoral votes.

Election Details

Winner
James Monroe
Runner-Up
Rufus King
EV Margin
149
Needed To Win
109

The 1816 map includes 217 electoral votes across 2 candidates with electoral votes.

1816 Election Background

James Monroe won the 1816 presidential election with 183 electoral votes. Rufus King finished second with 34 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 149.
  • Use the interactive map above to inspect the state-by-state electoral result and explore alternate outcomes.