After the 1800 presidential election ended in deadlock, the House elected Republican Thomas Jefferson over Federalist John Adams. Jefferson’s election spelled the end of Federalist Winthrop Sargent’s term as governor.
After the 1800 presidential election ended in deadlock, the House elected Republican Thomas Jefferson over Federalist John Adams. Jefferson’s election spelled the end of Federalist Winthrop Sargent’s term as governor.