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The 1840 United States presidential election in Michigan took place between October 30 and December 2, 1840, as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Michigan voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Michigan by a narrow margin of 4.14%. This was the only time Michigan voted for a Whig Party candidate.

Results

1840 United States presidential election in Michigan[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig William Henry Harrison 22,933 51.71%
Democratic Martin Van Buren 21,096 47.57%
Liberty James G. Birney 321 0.72%
Total votes 44,350 100%

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References

  1. ^ "1840 Presidential General Election Results - Michigan". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved December 23, 2013.