Election of 1796
Jefferson was favored by the south while Adams was favored by the northern states. Adams received three more votes than Jefferson, so Adams became president and Jefferson became vice president. Adams was a Federalist. Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican. The Twelfth Amendment is because of this election.
Jefferson was favored by the south while Adams was favored by the northern states. Adams received three more votes than Jefferson, so Adams became president and Jefferson became vice president. Adams was a Federalist. Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican. The Twelfth Amendment is because of this election.