Indiana · 1844 presidential election
Indiana presidential election results 1844
James K. Polk carried Indiana by 1.65 points (2,317 votes), winning 12 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 12
- Votes counted
- 140,157
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James K. Polk | Democratic | 70,183 | 50.10% | 12 | |
| Henry Clay | Whig | 67,866 | 48.40% | — | |
| Total votes | 140,157 | ||||
Sources: 1844
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Questions and answers
Who won Indiana in 1844?
James K. Polk won Indiana by 1.65 percentage points (2,317 votes).
How many electoral votes did Indiana have in 1844?
Indiana cast 12 electoral votes in 1844.
How many people voted for president in Indiana in 1844?
140,157 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