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U.S. presidential election, 1840

Presidential CandidateElectoral Vote Popular Vote Pct Party Running Mate
(Electoral Votes)
William Henry Harrison (W) 234 1,275,016 Whig John Tyler (234)
Martin Van Buren 60 1,129,102 Democrat Richard Johnson (48)
Lyttleton Tazewell[?] (11)
James K. Polk (1)
Other elections: 1828, 1832, 1836, 1840, 1844, 1848, 1852
Source: U.S. Office of the Federal Register (http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/electoral_college/scores#1840)

Notes:

William Henry Harrison died April 4, 1841. He was succeeded by John Tyler.

See also: President of the United States, U.S. presidential election, 1840



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