1848 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1848 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose 12 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1848 United States presidential election in Kentucky
November 7, 1848
 
Nominee Zachary Taylor Lewis Cass
Party Whig Democratic
Home state Louisiana Michigan
Running mate Millard Fillmore William O. Butler
Electoral vote 12 0
Popular vote 67,145 49,720
Percentage 57.46% 42.54%

County Results

President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

Kentucky voted for the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor, over Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. Taylor won Kentucky by a margin of 14.92%.

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