1840 United States presidential election in Michigan

A presidential election was held in Michigan from November 2–3, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election.^[1] Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

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1840 United States presidential election in Michigan

← 1836 November 2–3, 1840 1844 â†’

← VA NY â†’

Nominee William Henry Harrison Martin Van Buren Party Whig Democratic Home state Ohio New York Running mate John Tyler none Electoral vote 3 0 Popular vote 22,933 21,096 Percentage 51.71% 47.57%

County Results Harrison   40–50%   50–60%   60–70% Van Buren   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%

President before election Martin Van Buren Democratic Elected President William Henry Harrison Whig

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Michigan voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Michigan by a narrow margin of 4.14%. This was the only time Michigan voted for a Whig Party candidate.