During the presidential election of 1808 the Federalist party was still existent, but was not very successful or powerful. James Madison was elected in a clear majority as President of the United States.[1]
| candidates | electoral vote |
|---|---|
| James Madison | 122 |
| Charles C. Pinckney | 47 |
| George Clinton | 6 |
| Non-Voters | 1 |
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Presidents, James Madison, by Susan Clinton, Children's Press, 1986.
- ↑ A Pictoral History of the U.S. Presidents, by Clare Gibson, Gramercy Books, 2001.