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Electoral College meets and elects James Madison as President

On December 7, 1808, the state electors met to cast their Electoral College votes, producing a victory for James Madison over Federalist candidate Charles C. Pinckney.

The Electoral College result confirmed Jefferson’s chosen successor, beginning the transition from his two-term presidency and ensuring continuation of Democratic-Republican leadership and policies.

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