Louisiana · 1840 presidential election
Louisiana presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Louisiana by 19.46 points (3,680 votes), winning 5 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 5
- Votes counted
- 18,912
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 11,296 | 59.70% | 5 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 7,616 | 40.30% | — | |
| Total votes | 18,912 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Louisiana in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Louisiana by 19.46 percentage points (3,680 votes).
How many electoral votes did Louisiana have in 1840?
Louisiana cast 5 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Louisiana in 1840?
18,912 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