1800 Election (with a Twist)

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So Jefferson was elected in 1796 by two votes, meaning that Adams got to continue on as Vice-President. Jefferson appeared overly permissive of offenses by the French navy against American ships, and animosity grew between him and Vice-President Adams over the issue. Jefferson approves attempts to deter Federalist opposition to his policies by prosecuting the most notorious pamphleteers for sedition.

The twist lies in the pre-12th amendment voting system. Hamilton dislikes Adams and will likely attempt to convince Republican electors to cast their second vote for Pinckney should Federalists get a majority. On the other hand, Republicans are notoriously bad at coordinating, and thus if Republicans win, Federalist congressional delegations in New England may vote for Burr out of spite.

Do you vote for the atheist or the monarchist? The decision is yours.

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Jefferson/Adams

[Mr. Smith]

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Adams / Burr

Not out of any love for Adams, but in the sincere hope that Burr will win in the end.

[ElectionsGuy]

Jefferson/Adams

[MurrayBannerman]

Jefferson/Adams

[New_Conservative]

Jefferson/Adams

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

The one with Burr in it.

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Vice-President John Adams 80
Senator Aaron Burr 70
Minister Charles Pinckney 68
President Thomas Jefferson 58

Initially, it appeared as though, despite foreign policy troubles, the incumbent had won enough electoral votes to secure a majority. However, the New York delegation saw matters differently. Frustrated that they were not allowed to vote for Burr twice, the Republican electors instead cast their second vote for Vice-President Adams, thus inadvertently ensuring the electoral victory of their opposition. President Jefferson, seeking to redress the alleged wrongs of the faithless electors, summoned the Virginia and Pennsylvania militias to prevent Adams from taking office, but the army proved loyal to the results of the election, and rapidly suppressed President Jefferson's attempts to remain in office.