New Jersey · 1844 presidential election
New Jersey presidential election results 1844
Henry Clay carried New Jersey by 1.08 points (823 votes), winning 7 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 7
- Votes counted
- 75,944
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Clay | Whig | 38,318 | 50.50% | 7 | |
| James K. Polk | Democratic | 37,495 | 49.40% | — | |
| Total votes | 75,944 | ||||
Sources: 1844
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Questions and answers
Who won New Jersey in 1844?
Henry Clay won New Jersey by 1.08 percentage points (823 votes).
How many electoral votes did New Jersey have in 1844?
New Jersey cast 7 electoral votes in 1844.
How many people voted for president in New Jersey in 1844?
75,944 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