yes it was since Hamilton convinced the federalists to support Jefferson and win the election of 1800; the election became known as the revolution of 1800 and as a peaceful change of power.
In the 1800 election, Thomas Jefferson almost lost to Aaron Burr.
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were bitter political rivals. Hamilton thought Burr was dishonest, disreputable and dangerous, which may or may not have been the truth, but was certainly Hamilton's belief. Hamilton developed animosity toward Burr when Burr won election to Congress, beating Alexander Hamilton's father-in-law, Philip Schuyler, who was the incumbent. Hamilton carried a grudge, undermined Burr whenever the opportunity arose, and was determined to ruin Burr's political career. Alexander Hamilton supported Thomas Jefferson because he hated Jefferson slightly less than he hated Burr. When the results of the election were finalized, Hamilton said, "At least Jefferson is honest."
Because Hamilton persuaded people to vote for Jefferson over Burr during the 1800 presidential election.
Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, John Adams, Charles Pinckney and John Lay.
Thomas Jefferson won the presidential election of 1800. The election became complicated because Jefferson and his running mate, Aaron Burr, tied in electoral votes, so the House of Representatives decided the election .
Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr
In the 1800 election, Thomas Jefferson almost lost to Aaron Burr.
Almost, yes. After the election of 1800, there was originally an electoral tie between Burr and Jefferson, but Congress eventually leaned towards Jefferson, leaving Burr as VP.
Aaron Burr and he finished in a tie,
Aaron Burr in 1800 Presidential election