Mississippi · 1840 presidential election
Mississippi presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Mississippi by 6.86 points (2,505 votes), winning 4 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 4
- Votes counted
- 36,525
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 19,515 | 53.40% | 4 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 17,010 | 46.60% | — | |
| Total votes | 36,525 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Mississippi in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Mississippi by 6.86 percentage points (2,505 votes).
How many electoral votes did Mississippi have in 1840?
Mississippi cast 4 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Mississippi in 1840?
36,525 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