New Jersey · 1840 presidential election
New Jersey presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried New Jersey by 3.59 points (2,317 votes), winning 8 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 8
- Votes counted
- 64,454
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 33,351 | 51.70% | 8 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 31,034 | 48.10% | — | |
| Total votes | 64,454 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won New Jersey in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won New Jersey by 3.59 percentage points (2,317 votes).
How many electoral votes did New Jersey have in 1840?
New Jersey cast 8 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in New Jersey in 1840?
64,454 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