1848 United States presidential election in Alabama explained

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Election Name:1848 United States presidential election in Alabama
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1844 United States presidential election in Alabama
Previous Year:1844
Next Election:1852 United States presidential election in Alabama
Next Year:1852
Election Date:November 7, 1848
Image1:Lewis Cass circa 1855.jpg
Nominee1:Lewis Cass
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:Michigan
Running Mate1:William O. Butler
Electoral Vote1:9
Popular Vote1:31,173
Percentage1:50.56%
Nominee2:Zachary Taylor
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Home State2:Louisiana
Running Mate2:Millard Fillmore
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:30,482
Percentage2:49.43%
President
Before Election:James K. Polk
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Zachary Taylor
After Party:Whig Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

The 1848 United States presidential election in Alabama took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose nine representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Alabama voted for the Democratic candidate, Lewis Cass, over Whig candidate Zachary Taylor. Cass won Alabama by a narrow margin of 1.12%.

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