Georgia · 1840 presidential election
Georgia presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Georgia by 11.55 points (8,356 votes), winning 11 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 11
- Votes counted
- 72,322
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 40,339 | 55.80% | 11 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 31,983 | 44.20% | — | |
| Total votes | 72,322 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Georgia in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Georgia by 11.55 percentage points (8,356 votes).
How many electoral votes did Georgia have in 1840?
Georgia cast 11 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Georgia in 1840?
72,322 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