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As tensions over slavery escalate, the Election of 1856 presents another three-way contest for the U.S. presidency. James Buchanan aims for a back-to-back Democratic win. Let’s dive into the details....

The Election of 1852 was a watershed moment in American history as Franklin Pierce faced off against General Winfield Scott and John P. Hale in a three-way contest for the...

The election of 1848 was the first presidential election held on the same day across all states, a standard that continues today. It was a three-way contest between General Zachary...

In the Election of 1844, the founder of the Whig Party, Henry Clay, faced off against the Democrats' James K. Polk. Let’s dive into the details. Background Following the death...

As the incumbent Democratic President, Martin Van Buren he faced a formidable opponent in the Whig Party’s William Henry Harrison, in what was essentially a rematch from the previous election....

The Election of 1836 was one of the more unusual contests in U.S. history. Martin Van Buren, with the strong backing of outgoing President Andrew Jackson, sought to continue the...

Andrew Jackson, known as "Old Hickory," was seeking re-election for another term, but he faced numerous obstacles and an old rival. Let’s dive into the details for The Election of...

The 1828 election is one of the nastiest in U.S. history, with Andrew Jackson seeking revenge against the incumbent president, John Quincy Adams. Let’s delve into the details. Controversial Finish...

The Election of 1824 features one of the most controversial endings in U.S. history, starring John Quincy Adams, the son of a former president, and signalling the end of one-party...

The Election of 1820 is one of the most unusual in American history up to that point, as incumbent James Monroe ran unopposed. With that said, let's dive into it....