1844 United States presidential election in Delaware

The 1844 United States presidential election in Delaware 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 Delaware

November 1 - December 4, 1844
 
Nominee Henry Clay James K. Polk
Party Whig Democratic
Home state Kentucky Tennessee
Running mate Theodore Frelinghuysen George M. Dallas
Electoral vote 3 0
Popular vote 6,271 5,970
Percentage 51.20% 48.75%

County Results

President before election

John Tyler
Independent

Elected President

James K. Polk
Democratic

Delaware voted for the Whig candidate, Henry Clay, over Democratic candidate James K. Polk. Clay won the state by a narrow margin of 2.45%.

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