United States presidential election in Missouri, 1840

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

Missouri voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. Van Buren won Missouri by a margin of 13.26%.

Results

United States presidential election in Missouri, 1840[1]
Party Candidate Running mate Popular vote Electoral vote
Count % Count %
Democratic Martin Van Buren of New York Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky 29,969 56.63% 4 100.00%
Whig William Henry Harrison of Ohio John Tyler of Virginia 22,954 43.37% 0 0.00%
Total 52,923 100.00% 4 100.00%

References

  1. ↑ "1840 Presidential General Election Results - Missouri". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 23 December 2013.