John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams became the 6th President of The United States of America after winning the election in 1824. He also became the first son of a former President to take office.
However, he actually lost both the popular election and the electoral college vote (Andrew Jackson won both). The division of votes amongst more then two candidates resulted in a lack of a majority winner (more than 50% of the electoral college). The Constitution holds that Congress assumes the burden of electing the President if there is no clear winner. Thus, Adams overcame the obstacle of only receiving 30% of the popular vote.
Not surprisingly the American populace did not re-elect Adams. Instead Andrew Jackson turned in two consecutive victories and served as 7th President for the 8 years following Adams' single term presidency.
However, he actually lost both the popular election and the electoral college vote (Andrew Jackson won both). The division of votes amongst more then two candidates resulted in a lack of a majority winner (more than 50% of the electoral college). The Constitution holds that Congress assumes the burden of electing the President if there is no clear winner. Thus, Adams overcame the obstacle of only receiving 30% of the popular vote.
Not surprisingly the American populace did not re-elect Adams. Instead Andrew Jackson turned in two consecutive victories and served as 7th President for the 8 years following Adams' single term presidency.
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