Thomas Jefferson won the 1800 presidential election with 73 of 138 electoral votes, defeating John Adams (65) by a margin of 8 electoral votes. Explore the full interactive map below.
Electoral Vote Results
Thomas Jefferson 73 EV
John Adams 65 EV
138 total electoral votes.
Election Details
Winner
Thomas Jefferson
Runner-Up
John Adams
EV Margin
8
Needed To Win
70
The 1800 map includes 138 electoral votes across 2 candidates with electoral votes.
1800 Election Background
Thomas Jefferson won the 1800 presidential election with 73 electoral votes. John Adams finished second with 65 electoral votes. This page combines the interactive historical electoral map with a compact election summary.
Key Notes
- The map records 138 total electoral votes and 2 candidates with electoral votes.
- 70 electoral votes were needed for a majority in this election.
- The electoral vote margin between the top two candidates was 8.
- Use the interactive map above to inspect the state-by-state electoral result and explore alternate outcomes.