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Son of a president, later served in Congress
John Quincy Adams was born in 1767 in Braintree, Massachusetts, the son of President John Adams.
Adams won the contentious 1824 election despite losing both the popular and electoral votes to Andrew Jackson.
After losing his reelection bid, Adams did something unprecedented: he returned to Washington as a congressman and served with distinction for 17 years, becoming a fierce opponent of slavery.
| Year | Opponent | Electoral Vote | Popular Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1824 | Andrew Jackson, William Crawford, Henry Clay | 84-99 (won in House) | Lost popular vote by ~10% |
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