1836 United States presidential election in Indiana explained

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Election Name:1836 United States presidential election in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1832 United States presidential election in Indiana
Previous Year:1832
Next Election:1840 United States presidential election in Indiana
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 Vote1:9
Popular Vote1:41,281
Percentage1:55.97%
Nominee2:Martin Van Buren
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State2:New York
Running Mate2:Richard Johnson
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:32,478
Percentage2:44.03%

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

Indiana voted for Whig candidate William Henry Harrison over the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Indiana by a margin of 11.94%.

Results

1836 United States presidential election in Indiana[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
WhigWilliam Henry Harrison41,28155.97%9
DemocraticMartin Van Buren32,47844.03%0
Totals73,759100.0%9

See also

Notes and References

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