1840 United States presidential election in Missouri explained

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Election Name:1840 United States presidential election in Missouri
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1836 United States presidential election in Missouri
Previous Year:1836
Next Election:1844 United States presidential election in Missouri
Next Year:1844
Election Date:October 30 - December 2, 1840
Image1:Martin Van Buren circa 1837 crop.jpg
Nominee1:Martin Van Buren
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:New York
Running Mate1:none
Electoral Vote1:4
Popular Vote1:29,969
Percentage1:56.63%
Nominee2:William Henry Harrison
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Home State2:Ohio
Running Mate2:John Tyler
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:22,954
Percentage2:43.37%
Map Size:340px
President
Before Election:Martin Van Buren
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Before Color:FF3333
After Election:William Henry Harrison
After Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Color:FF3333

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%.

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