Why was the presidential election that Thomas Jefferson won in 1800 considered a contested election?

A.) Two other candidates ran against Thomas Jefferson for president that year.

B.) It was the first time two candidates from opposing political parties ran for president.

C.) John Adams and Thomas Jefferson tied with 73 votes each, and Congress broke the tie.

D.) Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied with the same number of votes from the Electoral College.

Question

Why was the presidential election that Thomas Jefferson won in 1800 considered a contested election?

A.)   Two other candidates ran against Thomas Jefferson for president that year. 

B.)   It was the first time two candidates from opposing political parties ran for president. 

C.)   John Adams and Thomas Jefferson tied with 73 votes each, and Congress broke the tie. 

D.)   Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied with the same number of votes from the Electoral College.

ashleyisakitty · Answer

Mmm... I know that they had gotten into tie and im pretty sure it was congress who had to break the tie.. so id go with choice C).

anonymous · Answer

i was thinking that too...thx!