1844 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1844 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose 12 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1844 United States presidential election in Kentucky
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NomineeHenry ClayJames K. Polk
PartyWhigDemocratic
Home stateKentuckyTennessee
Running mateTheodore FrelinghuysenGeorge M. Dallas
Electoral vote120
Popular vote61,24951,988
Percentage54.09%45.91%

County Results

President before election

John Tyler
Independent

Elected President

James K. Polk
Democratic

Kentucky voted for the Whig candidate, Henry Clay, over Democratic candidate James K. Polk. Clay won his home state by a margin of 8.18%.

With 54.09% of the popular vote, Clay's home state would be his third strongest victory after Rhode Island and Vermont.[1]

Results

1844 United States presidential election in Kentucky[2]
PartyCandidateRunning matePopular voteElectoral vote
Count%Count%
WhigHenry Clay of KentuckyTheodore Frelinghuysen of New York61,24954.09%12100.00%
DemocraticJames K. Polk of TennesseeGeorge M. Dallas of Pennsylvania51,98845.91%00.00%
Total113,237100.00%12100.00%

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