the margin of victory was under 10% New Hampshire, 6.60% (1,887 votes) Electoral college selection See also First inauguration of James Monroe History of the United States (1789-1849) 1816–17 United States House of Representatives elections 1816–17 United States Senate elections References Works cited U.S. Congressional Documents 30 Annals of Cong.'' 944–949 (1817) Act of April 19, 1816, ch. 57, 3 Stat. 289 Resolution of December 11, 1816, res. 1, 3 Stat. 399 Books Web Source (Electoral Vote): External links Presidential Elections of 1816 and 1820: A Resource Guide from the Library of Congress A New Nation Votes: American Election Returns, 1787-1825 Election of 1816 in Counting the Votes Presidency of James Monroe James Monroe