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1840 United States presidential election in Michigan
A presidential election was held in Michigan from November 2–3, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
A presidential election was held in Michigan from November 2–3, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
Michigan voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Michigan by a narrow margin of 4.14%. This was the only time Michigan voted for a Whig Party candidate.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | 22,933 | 51.71% | |
| Democratic | 21,096 | 47.57% | |
| Liberty | 321 | 0.72% | |
| 44,350 | 100% |
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