1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts
election in Massachusetts
The 1824 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place between October 26 and December 2, 1824, as part of the 1824 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
During this election, the Democratic-Republican Party was the only major national party, and 4 different candidates from this party sought the presidency. Massachusetts voted for native son John Quincy Adams.
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The record creator and administrative purpose are central evidence, because official documentation reflects both action and institutional priorities. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 14, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q7892835. The first chronological checks are 1824.
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