1832 United States presidential election re-elects Jackson

Background. Henry Clay, a prominent statesman from Kentucky, became the de facto leader of the National Republicans following the defeat of John Quincy Adams. He prepared for the 1832 campaign, hoping the national bank re-charter issue would benefit him. However, Jackson's allies reframed the election as a struggle against a "monied oligarchy," shifting the political narrative.

Candidates. Andrew Jackson, the incumbent president, faced Henry Clay, the National Republican nominee. William Wirt, the longest-serving Attorney General, ran as the Anti-Masonic nominee. The election demonstrated the rapid development of political parties during Jackson's presidency, with the Anti-Jacksonian "Union ticket" foreshadowing the future Whig Party.

Outcome. Presidential elections were held from November 2 to December 5, 1832. Andrew Jackson won re-election, becoming the second president to win re-election with a smaller percentage of the popular vote than in prior elections. This result solidified the Jacksonian Democratic base and highlighted the growing influence of organized political parties.