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1840
United States presidential election in North Carolina|
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County Results
Harrison
50-60%
60-70%
70-80%
80-90%
90-100%
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Van Buren
50-60%
60-70%
70-80%
80-90%
90-100%
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No Returns
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The 1840 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place between October 30 and December 2, 1840, as part of the
1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors to the
Electoral College, who voted for
President and
Vice President.
North Carolina voted for the
Whig candidate,
William Henry Harrison, over
Democratic candidate
Martin Van Buren. Harrison won North Carolina by a margin of 15.36%.
With 57.68% of the popular vote, North Carolina would prove to be Harrison's fifth strongest state after
Kentucky,
Vermont,
Rhode Island and
Louisiana.
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Results
References