Michigan · 1844 presidential election
Michigan presidential election results 1844
James K. Polk carried Michigan by 6.39 points (3,552 votes), winning 5 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 5
- Votes counted
- 55,560
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James K. Polk | Democratic | 27,737 | 49.90% | 5 | |
| Henry Clay | Whig | 24,185 | 43.50% | — | |
| Total votes | 55,560 | ||||
Sources: 1844
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Questions and answers
Who won Michigan in 1844?
James K. Polk won Michigan by 6.39 percentage points (3,552 votes).
How many electoral votes did Michigan have in 1844?
Michigan cast 5 electoral votes in 1844.
How many people voted for president in Michigan in 1844?
55,560 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