1844 United States presidential election in Virginia explained

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Election Name:1844 United States presidential election in Virginia
Country:Virginia
Flag Year:1788
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1840 United States presidential election in Virginia
Previous Year:1840
Next Election:1848 United States presidential election in Virginia
Next Year:1848
Election Date:November 1 – December 4, 1844
Image1:Polk 1849.jpg
Nominee1:James K. Polk
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:Tennessee
Running Mate1:George M. Dallas
Electoral Vote1:17
Popular Vote1:50,679
Percentage1:53.05%
Nominee2:Henry Clay
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Home State2:Kentucky
Running Mate2:Theodore Frelinghuysen
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:44,860
Percentage2:46.95%
President
Before Election:John Tyler
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:James K. Polk
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1844 United States presidential election in Virginia took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose 17 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Virginia voted for the Democratic candidate, James K. Polk, over Whig candidate Henry Clay. Polk won Virginia by a margin of 6.10%.

Results

1844 United States presidential election in Virginia[1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
DemocraticJames K. Polk50,67953.05%17
WhigHenry Clay44,86046.95%0
Totals95,539100.0%17

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1844 Presidential General Election Results - Virginia. U.S. Election Atlas. 12 April 2013.