The Election of 1836 Erika and BJ VS.
Candidates Martin Van Buren – Democrat – Jackson’s secretary of state, “shadow”, – Little Magician William Henry Harrison - Whig – Old Tippecanoe Hugh L. White – Whig Daniel Webster – Whig W.P. Mangum – Independent
Results Winner: Van Buren No unity in Whig party – 3 different candidates
Election of 1836 Map Blue – Van Buren Purple– Harrison Hot Pink – White Light Pink – Webster Yellow - Mangum
!!!OMG!!! Jackson rigged nominating convention (overstepping his power) Forces electoral college to support Van Buren Democrats didn’t support VB as much as Jackson
Jackson’s Lasting Impact Jackson wanted Van Buren “Third term without a third term” Follow in footsteps of Jackson Close popular vote & electoral vote Country split, end result still went with Jackson’s views