Kentucky · 1840 presidential election
Kentucky presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Kentucky by 28.40 points (25,872 votes), winning 15 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 15
- Votes counted
- 91,104
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 58,488 | 64.20% | 15 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 32,616 | 35.80% | — | |
| Total votes | 91,104 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Kentucky in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Kentucky by 28.40 percentage points (25,872 votes).
How many electoral votes did Kentucky have in 1840?
Kentucky cast 15 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Kentucky in 1840?
91,104 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