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Presidential Transition
- When
- 1836-1837
- Where
- Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson declined to seek another term, ensuring Van Buren's succession and influence over the Democratic Party.
Andrew Jackson declined to seek another term in the 1836 presidential election, but he remained influential within the Democratic Party as his second term came to an end. Jackson was determined to help elect Van Buren in 1836 so that the latter could continue the Jackson administration's policies.
Sources
- Martin Van Buren Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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