(Friday, May 22, 1835) — Vice President Martin Van Buren of New York was unanimously nominated president today at the 1835 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, more than 19 months ahead of the 1836 general election.

Incumbent President Andrew Jackson decided to retire after two terms and supported his vice-president to serve as the next president.

Rep. Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky (pictured below) was nominated vice president, defeating former U.S. Minister to France William C. Rives of Virginia 178-87 votes.

The Van Buren-Johnson ticket would oppose the Whig ticket of William H. Harrison-Francis Granger (nominated in mid 1836) in the 1836 general election.