Creating the United States

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Selecting Presidential Electors

Selecting Presidential Electors (132.01.00)

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In 1800 Virginia and Rhode Island were the only states to choose presidential electors on a statewide general ticket. Republicans and Federalists distributed lists of electors to help voters to select their electors. These electors, pledged to Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, were promoted by the Republican Party in Virginia.
In 1800 Virginia and Rhode Island were the only states to choose presidential electors on a statewide general ticket. Republicans and Federalists distributed lists of electors to help voters to select their electors. These electors, pledged to Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, were promoted by the Republican Party in Virginia.