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Election in Pennsylvania
1840 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania|
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County Results
Harrison
50-60% 60-70% 70–80%
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Van Buren
50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
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The 1840 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place between October 30 and December 2, 1840, as part of the
1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose 30 representatives, or electors to the
Electoral College, who voted for
President and
Vice President.
Pennsylvania voted for
Whig challenger
William Henry Harrison over
Democratic incumbent
Martin Van Buren by just 334 votes, a margin of 0.12%. It is the narrowest margin of victory in a presidential election in Pennsylvania history, with
Donald Trump's
2016 win following close behind at 0.72%.
Results
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References