1836 United States presidential election in Delaware explained

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Election Name:1836 United States presidential election in Delaware
Country:Delaware
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1832 United States presidential election in Delaware
Previous Year:1832
Next Election:1840 United States presidential election in Delaware
Next Year:1840
Election Date:November 3 – December 7, 1836
Image1:William Henry Harrison by James Reid Lambdin, 1835 crop.jpg
Nominee1:William Henry Harrison
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Home State1:Ohio
Running Mate1:Francis Granger
Electoral Vote1:3
Popular Vote1:4,736
Percentage1:53.24%
Nominee2:Martin Van Buren
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State2:New York
Running Mate2:Richard Johnson
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:4,154
Percentage2:46.70%
Map Size:210px
President
Before Election:Andrew Jackson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William Henry Harrison
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1836 United States presidential election in Delaware took place between November 3 and December 7, 1836, as part of the 1836 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Delaware voted for Whig candidate William Henry Harrison over the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Delaware by a margin of 6.54%.

Results

1836 United States presidential election in Delaware[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
WhigWilliam Henry Harrison4,73653.24%3
DemocraticMartin Van Buren4,15446.70%0
N/AOther50.06%0
Totals8,895100.00%3

Results by county

County
William Henry HarrisonWhigMartin Van BurenDemocraticVarious candidatesOther partiesMarginTotal votes cast
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Kent1,20553.70%1,03946.30%00.00%1667.40%2,244
New Castle1,67347.91%1,81451.95%50.14%-141-4.04%3,492
Sussex1,85858.82%1,30141.18%00.00%55717.63%3,159
Total:4,73653.24%4,15446.70%50.06%5826.54%8,895

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1836 Presidential General Election Results - Delaware. U.S. Election Atlas. 4 August 2012.