1836 United States presidential election in Arkansas
The 1836 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place between November 3 and December 7, 1836, as part of the 1836 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
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Arkansas, having been admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836, voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate Hugh White during its first presidential election. Van Buren won Arkansas by a margin of 28.16%.
Results
United States presidential election in Arkansas, 1836[1] | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Electoral votes | |
Democratic | Martin Van Buren | 2,380 | 64.08% | 3 | |
Whig | Hugh White | 1,334 | 35.92% | 0 | |
Totals | 3,714 | 100.0% | 3 | ||
References
- "1836 Presidential General Election Results - Arkansas". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
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