1840 United States presidential election in Arkansas

1840 United States presidential election in Arkansas

← 1836 October 30 – December 2, 1840 1844 →

Nominee Martin Van Buren William H. Harrison Party Democratic Whig Home state New York Ohio Running mate Richard M. Johnson John Tyler Electoral vote 3 0 Popular vote 6,679 5,160 Percentage 56.42% 43.58%

Van Buren   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%   90-100% Harrison   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% Unknown/No vote

President before election Martin Van Buren Democratic Elected President William H. Harrison Whig

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The 1840 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place between October 30 and December 2, 1840, as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Arkansas voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. Van Buren won Arkansas by a margin of 12.84%.