Pennsylvania · 1840 presidential election
Pennsylvania presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Pennsylvania by 0.12 points (351 votes), winning 30 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 30
- Votes counted
- 287,695
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 144,023 | 50.10% | 30 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 143,672 | 49.90% | — | |
| Total votes | 287,695 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Pennsylvania in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Pennsylvania by 0.12 percentage points (351 votes).
How many electoral votes did Pennsylvania have in 1840?
Pennsylvania cast 30 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Pennsylvania in 1840?
287,695 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