Who was the first president defeated for reelection?

July 13, 2020February 15, 2012 by Pamela Landy

John Adams (1735-1826), the second president, was the first president defeated for reelection in 1801.

Thomas Jefferson defeated him and served two terms, from 1801 to 1809.

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