1840 United States presidential election in Delaware

The 1840 United States presidential election in Delaware took place between October 30 and December 2, 1840, as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1840 United States presidential election in Delaware

October 30 - December 2, 1840
 
Nominee William Henry Harrison Martin Van Buren
Party Whig Democratic
Home state Ohio New York
Running mate John Tyler none
Electoral vote 3 0
Popular vote 5,967 4,872
Percentage 54.99% 44.89%

County Results
Harrison
  50-60%


President before election

Martin Van Buren
Democratic

Elected President

William Henry Harrison
Whig

Delaware voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Delaware by a margin of 10.1%.

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