U.S. presidential election, 1828

Held on December 2, the U.S. presidential election of 1828 featured a rematch between incumbent President John Quincy Adams and chief rival Andrew Jackson, who was now a candidate under the banner of the new Democratic Party.

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December 2 - President - John Quincy Adams - Andrew Jackson - Democratic Party

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Unlike the 1824 election, no other major candidates appeared in the race, allowing Jackson to consolidate a power base and easily win an electoral victory over Adams.

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1824 election - Jackson - Adams

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Vice President John Caldwell Calhoun of South Carolina would earn the distinction of being the first Vice President to resign from office, doing so on December 28, 1832 to become a Senator from his home state.

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Vice President - John Caldwell Calhoun - South Carolina - December 28 - 1832 - Senator

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