246. Reelection of Jefferson ,1804
Jefferson ＇ s first administration had been most successful . The Republi - cans had repealed many unpopular laws . By the purchase of Louisiana the area of the United States had been doubled and an end put to the dispute as to the navigation of the Mississippi . The expenses of the national government had been cut down , and a portion of the national debt had been paid . The people were prosperous and happy . Under these cir - cumstances Jefferson was triumphantly reelected . He received one hundred and sixty - two electoral votes to only fourteen for his Federalist rival .
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