1848 United States presidential election in Delaware

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

1848 United States presidential election in Delaware

November 7, 1848
 
Nominee Zachary Taylor Lewis Cass
Party Whig Democratic
Home state Louisiana Michigan
Running mate Millard Fillmore William O. Butler
Electoral vote 3 0
Popular vote 6,440 5,910
Percentage 51.80% 47.54%

County Results

President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

Delaware voted for the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor, over Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. Taylor won the state by a narrow margin of 4.26%.

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