1848 United States presidential election in Mississippi

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

1848 United States presidential election in Mississippi

November 7, 1848
 
Nominee Lewis Cass Zachary Taylor
Party Democratic Whig
Home state Michigan Louisiana
Running mate William O. Butler Millard Fillmore
Electoral vote 6 0
Popular vote 26,545 25,911
Percentage 50.60% 49.40%

President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

Mississippi voted for the Democratic candidate, Lewis Cass, over Whig candidate Zachary Taylor. Cass won Mississippi by a margin of 1.2%.

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