John C. Calhoun
★ Vice President
- Born
- March 18, 1782
- Died
- March 31, 1850
- Age at death
- 68
- Home state
- South Carolina
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1828
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Calhoun647,286
Opponents508,064
Total Electoral Votes
Calhoun178
Opponents83
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Elections run
As a running mate, Calhoun is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.
John C. Calhoun (1782–1850), a Democratic politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1828 U.S. presidential election with 647,286 votes (56%), defeating John Quincy Adams.
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How many votes has John C. Calhoun received?
John C. Calhoun has received 647,286 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0, plus 178 electoral votes.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1828 | Vice Presidentwith Andrew Jackson | Won | 647,286 (56%)178 EV | John Quincy Adams |
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