1844 United States presidential election in Michigan
November 4, 1844
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County Results
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A presidential election was held in Michigan on November 4, 1844 as part of the 1844 United States presidential election.[1] Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
Michigan voted for the Democratic candidate, James K. Polk, over Whig candidate Henry Clay and Liberty candidate James G. Birney. Polk won Michigan by a margin of 6.03%.
With 6.53% of the popular vote, Michigan would prove to be Jame G. Birney's fourth strongest state after New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | James K. Polk | 27,737 | 49.75% | |
| Whig | Henry Clay | 24,375 | 43.72% | |
| Liberty | James G. Birney | 3,639 | 6.53% | |
| Total votes | 55,751 | 100% | ||
See also
References
- ^ Presidential Elections, 1844. [Boston]. 1844.
- ^ "1844 Presidential Election Statistics". Dave Leip’s Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ "1844 Presidential General Election Results - Michigan". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved December 23, 2013.