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U.S. presidential election, 1840

Presidential CandidateElectoral Vote Popular Vote Pct Party Running Mate
(Electoral Votes)
William Henry Harrison of Ohio (W) 234 1,275,016 Whig John Tyler of Virginia (234)
Martin Van Buren of New York 60 1,129,102 Democrat Richard Johnson of Kentucky (48)
Littleton Tazewell of Virginia (11)
James K. Polk of Tennessee (1)
Other
Total 100.0%
Other elections: 1828, 1832, 1836, 1840, 1844, 1848, 1852
Source: U.S. Office of the Federal Register


Notes:

William Henry Harrison died April 4, 1841. He was succeeded by John Tyler.

See also: President of the United States, U.S. presidential election, 1840, History of the United States (1776-1865)