1840 United States presidential election in Michigan explained

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Election Name:1840 United States presidential election in Michigan
Country:Michigan
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1836 United States presidential election in Michigan
Previous Year:1836
Next Election:1844 United States presidential election in Michigan
Next Year:1844
Election Date:October 30 - December 2, 1840
Image1:William Henry Harrison crop.jpg
Nominee1:William Henry Harrison
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Home State1:Ohio
Running Mate1:John Tyler
Electoral Vote1:3
Popular Vote1:22,933
Percentage1:51.71%
Nominee2:Martin Van Buren
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State2:New York
Running Mate2:none
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:21,096
Percentage2:47.57%
President
Before Election:Martin Van Buren
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William Henry Harrison
After Party:Whig Party (United States)
Map Size:300px

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

Michigan voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Michigan by a narrow margin of 4.14%. This was the only time Michigan voted for a Whig Party candidate.

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