1848 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1848 United States presidential election in Alabama took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose nine representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1848 United States presidential election in Alabama

November 7, 1848
 
Nominee Lewis Cass Zachary Taylor
Party Democratic Whig
Home state Michigan Louisiana
Running mate William O. Butler Millard Fillmore
Electoral vote 9 0
Popular vote 31,173 30,482
Percentage 50.56% 49.43%

County Results

President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

Alabama voted for the Democratic candidate, Lewis Cass, over Whig candidate Zachary Taylor. Cass won Alabama by a narrow margin of 1.12%.

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