1848 United States presidential election in Kentucky explained

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Election Name:1848 United States presidential election in Kentucky
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1844 United States presidential election in Kentucky
Previous Year:1844
Next Election:1852 United States presidential election in Kentucky
Next Year:1852
Election Date:November 7, 1848
Image1:Zachary Taylor cropped.jpg
Nominee1:Zachary Taylor
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Home State1:Louisiana
Running Mate1:Millard Fillmore
Electoral Vote1:12
Popular Vote1:67,145
Percentage1:57.46%
Nominee2:Lewis Cass
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State2:Michigan
Running Mate2:William O. Butler
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:49,720
Percentage2:42.54%
Map Size:380px
President
Before Election:James K. Polk
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Before Color:FF3333
After Election:Zachary Taylor
After Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Color:FF3333

The 1848 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose 12 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Kentucky voted for the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor, over Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. Taylor won Kentucky by a margin of 14.92%.