Why didn't Alexander Hamilton run for president?

Alexander Hamilton didn't run for president for several reasons. He was Treasury Secretary for most of Washington's presidency. He held the office where he was best suited and was effectively the second most powerful man in the government. He was one of the parties involved in the first American sex scandal. read more

Many people mistakenly believe Hamilton didn't qualify to run for President because he wasn't a "natural born citizen," having been born on the Isle of Nevis in the British West Indies; however, Hamilton had emigrated to America in 1771, at age 17, and had served in the Revolutionary War under General (later President) Washington. read more

Alexander wasn t able to run for president as he had not been born in the US. He was originally set to go against Jefferson in the election of 1800. Aaron Burr then went against Jefferson. read more