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Elbridge Gerry

5th

5th Vice President · 1813–1814

Elbridge Gerry

Democratic-RepublicanMassachusetts

Served under President James Madison.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1813–1814
Party: Democratic-Republican
President: James Madison
Home State: Massachusetts
Born: 1744
Died: 1814

Notable For

Origin of the term "gerrymandering."

Elbridge Gerry served as the 5th Vice President from 1813 to 1814, under President James Madison.

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Elbridge Gerry

5th

5th Vice President · 1813–1814

Elbridge Gerry

Democratic-RepublicanMassachusetts

Served under President James Madison.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1813–1814
Party: Democratic-Republican
President: James Madison
Home State: Massachusetts
Born: 1744
Died: 1814

Notable For

Origin of the term "gerrymandering."

Elbridge Gerry served as the 5th Vice President from 1813 to 1814, under President James Madison.