North Carolina · 1840 presidential election
North Carolina presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried North Carolina by 15.36 points (12,399 votes), winning 15 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 15
- Votes counted
- 80,735
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 46,567 | 57.70% | 15 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 34,168 | 42.30% | — | |
| Total votes | 80,735 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won North Carolina in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won North Carolina by 15.36 percentage points (12,399 votes).
How many electoral votes did North Carolina have in 1840?
North Carolina cast 15 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in North Carolina in 1840?
80,735 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