1844 United States presidential election in Virginia

A presidential election was held in Virginia on November 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose 17 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Virginia voted for the Democratic candidate, James K. Polk, over Whig candidate Henry Clay. Polk won Virginia by a margin of 6.10%.

Results 1844 United States presidential election in VirginiaPartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes Democratic James K. Polk 50,679 53.05% 17 Whig Henry Clay 44,860 46.95% 0 Totals 95,539 100.0% 17

See also United States presidential elections in Virginia

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