Election of 1800 Candidates John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
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THOMAS JEFFERSON
POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democratic-Republican
ELECTION OF 1800 RESULTS: Jefferson won the Election of 1800. He received 73 electoral votes, but the tie with Burr was broken by the House of Representatives.
BACKGROUND: Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father who believed strongly in individual and states' rights. He previously served as John Adam's Vice President during his term.