1844 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1844 United States presidential election in Alabama took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose nine representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1844 United States presidential election in Alabama

← 1840November 1 – December 4, 18441848 →
 
NomineeJames K. PolkHenry Clay
PartyDemocraticWhig
Home stateTennesseeKentucky
Running mateGeorge M. DallasTheodore Frelinghuysen
Electoral vote90
Popular vote37,40126,002
Percentage58.99%41.01%

County Results

President before election

John Tyler
Independent

Elected President

James K. Polk
Democratic

Alabama voted for the Democratic candidate, James K. Polk, over Whig candidate Henry Clay. Polk won Alabama by a margin of 17.98%.

Results

1844 United States presidential election in Alabama[1]
PartyCandidateRunning matePopular voteElectoral vote
Count%Count%
DemocraticJames K. Polk of TennesseeGeorge M. Dallas of Pennsylvania37,40158.99%9100.00%
WhigHenry Clay of KentuckyTheodore Frelinghuysen of New York26,00241.01%00.00%
Total63,403100.00%9100.00%

See also

References


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