Tennessee · 1840 presidential election
Tennessee presidential election results 1840
William Henry Harrison carried Tennessee by 11.32 points (12,243 votes), winning 15 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 15
- Votes counted
- 108,145
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison | Whig | 60,194 | 55.70% | 15 | |
| Martin Van Buren | Democratic | 47,951 | 44.30% | — | |
| Total votes | 108,145 | ||||
Sources: 1840
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Questions and answers
Who won Tennessee in 1840?
William Henry Harrison won Tennessee by 11.32 percentage points (12,243 votes).
How many electoral votes did Tennessee have in 1840?
Tennessee cast 15 electoral votes in 1840.
How many people voted for president in Tennessee in 1840?
108,145 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