Arkansas · 1840 presidential election
Arkansas presidential election results 1840
Martin Van Buren carried Arkansas by 12.83 points (1,519 votes), winning 3 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 3
- Votes counted
- 11,839
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 6,679 | 56.40% | 3 | |
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 5,160 | 43.60% | — | |
| Total votes | 11,839 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Arkansas in 1840?
Martin Van Buren won Arkansas by 12.83 percentage points (1,519 votes).
How many electoral votes did Arkansas have in 1840?
Arkansas cast 3 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Arkansas in 1840?
11,839 votes were counted for president.
Official results As published by The American Presidency Project (UC Santa Barbara) and the state documents it links. How we use this data