Michigan · 1840 presidential election
Michigan presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Michigan by 4.17 points (1,837 votes), winning 3 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 3
- Votes counted
- 44,029
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 22,933 | 52.10% | 3 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 21,096 | 47.90% | — | |
| Total votes | 44,029 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Michigan in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Michigan by 4.17 percentage points (1,837 votes).
How many electoral votes did Michigan have in 1840?
Michigan cast 3 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Michigan in 1840?
44,029 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