Louisiana · 1844 presidential election
Louisiana presidential election results 1844
James K. Polk carried Louisiana by 2.60 points (699 votes), winning 6 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 6
- Votes counted
- 26,865
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James K. Polk | Democratic | 13,782 | 51.30% | 6 | |
| Henry Clay | Whig | 13,083 | 48.70% | — | |
| Total votes | 26,865 | ||||
Sources: 1844
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Questions and answers
Who won Louisiana in 1844?
James K. Polk won Louisiana by 2.60 percentage points (699 votes).
How many electoral votes did Louisiana have in 1844?
Louisiana cast 6 electoral votes in 1844.
How many people voted for president in Louisiana in 1844?
26,865 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