1844 United States presidential election in Arkansas

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

1844 United States presidential election in Arkansas

November 1 - December 4, 1844
 
Nominee James K. Polk Henry Clay
Party Democratic Whig
Home state Tennessee Kentucky
Running mate George M. Dallas Theodore Frelinghuysen
Electoral vote 3 0
Popular vote 9,546 5,604
Percentage 63.01% 36.99%

County Results

President before election

John Tyler
Independent

Elected President

James K. Polk
Democratic

Arkansas voted for the Democratic candidate, James K. Polk, over Whig candidate Henry Clay. Polk won Arkansas by a margin of 26.02%.

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