1844 United States presidential election in Alabama explained

See main article: 1844 United States presidential election.

Election Name:1844 United States presidential election in Alabama
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1840 United States presidential election in Alabama
Previous Year:1840
Next Election:1848 United States presidential election in Alabama
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 Vote1:9
Popular Vote1:37,401
Percentage1:58.99%
Nominee2:Henry Clay
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Home State2:Kentucky
Running Mate2:Theodore Frelinghuysen
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:26,002
Percentage2:41.01%
President
Before Election:John Tyler
Before Party:Independent (politician)
After Election:James K. Polk
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

The 1844 United States presidential election in Alabama took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 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, James K. Polk, over Whig candidate Henry Clay. Polk won Alabama by a margin of 17.98%.

See also