Question

Which received the most electoral votes in the election of 1824?

Answer 1

In the election of 1824, Andrew Jackson received the most electoral votes, with a total of 99. However, he did not secure a majority of the electoral votes needed to win outright. As a result, the election was decided by the House of Representatives, which chose John Quincy Adams as the president. Adams had received 84 electoral votes and was ultimately elected despite Jackson's initial lead. This election is often referred to as the "Corrupt Bargain" due to the deal that some believed took place between Adams and Henry Clay.