Rhode Island · 1840 presidential election
Rhode Island presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Rhode Island by 22.59 points (1,950 votes), winning 4 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 4
- Votes counted
- 8,631
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 5,213 | 60.40% | 4 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 3,263 | 37.80% | — | |
| Total votes | 8,631 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Rhode Island in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Rhode Island by 22.59 percentage points (1,950 votes).
How many electoral votes did Rhode Island have in 1840?
Rhode Island cast 4 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Rhode Island in 1840?
8,631 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