Mississippi · 1844 presidential election
Mississippi presidential election results 1844
James K. Polk carried Mississippi by 14.86 points (6,688 votes), winning 6 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 6
- Votes counted
- 45,004
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James K. Polk | Democratic | 25,846 | 57.40% | 6 | |
| Henry Clay | Whig | 19,158 | 42.60% | — | |
| Total votes | 45,004 | ||||
Sources: 1844
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Questions and answers
Who won Mississippi in 1844?
James K. Polk won Mississippi by 14.86 percentage points (6,688 votes).
How many electoral votes did Mississippi have in 1844?
Mississippi cast 6 electoral votes in 1844.
How many people voted for president in Mississippi in 1844?
45,004 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