Andrew Jackson won the popular vote and had the most electoral votes but no candidates had enough electoral votes to win so the House of Reps decided the election.
Henry Clay speaker of the House convinced members of Congress to Vote for John Quincy Adams.
Adams is chosen President by the House of Reps with Clay's support.
Adams chose Clay as Secretary of State.
Jackson and his supporters called it the Stolen election because of the deal between Adams and Clay.
Jackson and his supporters called it the stolen election because of the deal between Adams and Clay. ... He won the election of 1828 with the help of Speaker of the House Henry Clay. He was an unpopular President . While he was President Congress, passed the Tariff of 1828.
