1848 United States presidential election in Virginia

The 1848 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose 17 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

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1848 United States presidential election in Virginia

← 1844 November 7, 1848 1852 â†’

Nominee Lewis Cass Zachary Taylor Party Democratic Whig Home state Michigan Louisiana Running mate William O. Butler Millard Fillmore Electoral vote 17 0 Popular vote 46,739 45,265 Percentage 50.80% 49.20%

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

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

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Virginia was a closely contested state during this election and narrowly voted for the Democratic candidate, former U.S. Senator Lewis Cass over the Whig candidate, military general Zachary Taylor. Cass won the state with a margin of 1.60%. As of 2024, this is the last election in which Morgan County, now part of West Virginia, voted for the Democratic candidate.