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Election in Michigan
The 1844 United States presidential election in Michigan took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the
1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the
Electoral College, who voted for
President and
Vice President.
Michigan voted for the
Democratic candidate,
James K. Polk, over
Whig candidate
Henry Clay and
Liberty candidate
James G. Birney. Polk won Michigan by a margin of 6.03%.
With 6.53% of the popular vote, Michigan would prove to be Jame G. Birney's fourth strongest state after
New Hampshire,
Massachusetts and
Vermont.
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Results
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