Connecticut · 1840 presidential election
Connecticut presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Connecticut by 11.11 points (6,317 votes), winning 8 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 8
- Votes counted
- 56,879
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 31,598 | 55.60% | 8 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 25,281 | 44.40% | — | |
| Total votes | 56,879 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Connecticut in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Connecticut by 11.11 percentage points (6,317 votes).
How many electoral votes did Connecticut have in 1840?
Connecticut cast 8 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Connecticut in 1840?
56,879 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