1848 United States presidential election in Tennessee

The 1848 United States presidential election in Tennessee took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose 13 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

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1848 United States presidential election in Tennessee

← 1844 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 13 0 Popular vote 64,321 58,142 Percentage 52.52% 47.48%

County results Taylor   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Cass   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% Unknown/No vote

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

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Tennessee voted for the Whig candidate Zachary Taylor over Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. Taylor won Tennessee by a margin of 5.04%.