1848 United States presidential election in Florida

The 1848 United States presidential election in Florida 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. This was the first time Florida participated in a U.S. presidential election since its admission into the Union on March 3, 1845.

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1848 United States presidential election in Florida

November 7, 1848 1852 â†’

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 4,120 3,083 Percentage 57.20% 42.80%

County Results Taylor   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Cass   50–60%   70–80%   90–100%

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

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Florida voted for the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor, over Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. Taylor won Florida by a margin of 14.40%.