1840 United States presidential election in Missouri

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1840 United States presidential election in Missouri

October 30 - December 2, 1840

Nominee Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison Party Democratic Whig Home state New York Ohio Running mate none John Tyler Electoral vote 4 0 Popular vote 29,969 22,954 Percentage 56.63% 43.37%

County Results Van Buren   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%   90-100% Harrison   50-60%   60-70% Unknown/No vote

President before election Martin Van Buren Democratic Elected President William Henry Harrison Whig

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

1840 United States presidential election in Missouri
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%

See also

• United States presidential elections in Missouri