1800 Election

The 1800 U.S. presidential election was a contest between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. It was notable for its intense rivalry and political tension, marking the first peaceful transfer of power between opposing parties—federalists and Democratic-Republicans. Jefferson won the electoral vote, but the election initially resulted in a tie between Jefferson and his running mate, Aaron Burr, leading to a decisive vote in the House of Representatives. The election highlighted the importance of the Constitution's electoral process and set a precedent for future peaceful transitions of power in the United States.