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February 9, 2026
John Q. Adams Elected in “Corrupt Bargain”
On February 9, 1825, John Quincy Adams was elected president of the United States even though he had not won a majority of the electoral vote. The unusual outcome exposed deep political divisions and set the stage for one of the most contested elections in early American history.
