1848 United States presidential election in Arkansas

The 1848 United States presidential election in Arkansas 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.

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1848 United States presidential election in Arkansas

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Nominee Lewis Cass Zachary Taylor Party Democratic Whig Home state Michigan Louisiana Running mate William O. Butler Millard Fillmore Electoral vote 3 0 Popular vote 9,301 7,587 Percentage 55.07% 44.93%

County results Cass   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   90–100% Taylor   50–60%   60–70% No Vote:    Rejected:

President before election James K. Polk Democratic Elected President Zachary Taylor Whig

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Arkansas voted for the Democratic candidate, Lewis Cass, over Whig candidate Zachary Taylor. Cass won Arkansas by a margin of 10.14%.