1836 United States presidential election in Delaware

The 1836 United States presidential election in Delaware took place between November 3 and December 7, 1836, as part of the 1836 United States presidential election. Voters chose 3 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

United States presidential election in Delaware, 1836

November 3 – December 7, 1836
 
Nominee William Henry Harrison Martin Van Buren
Party Whig Democratic
Home state Ohio New York
Running mate Francis Granger Richard Johnson
Electoral vote 3 0
Popular vote 4,736 4,154
Percentage 53.24% 46.70%

Delaware voted for Whig candidate William Henry Harrison over the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Delaware by a margin of 6.54%.

Results

United States presidential election in Delaware, 1836[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Whig William Henry Harrison 4,736 53.24% 3
Democratic Martin Van Buren 4,154 46.70% 0
N/A Other 5 0.06% 0
Totals 8,895 100.00% 3

References

  1. "1836 Presidential General Election Results - Delaware". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 4 August 2012.


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