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.

1848 United States presidential election in Virginia

November 7, 1848
 
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%

President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

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 1.6%. As of 2020, this is the last election in which Morgan County, now part of West Virginia, voted for the Democratic candidate.

Results

United States presidential election in Virginia, 1848[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Lewis Cass 46,739 50.80% 17
Whig Zachary Taylor 45,265 49.20% 0
Totals 92,004 100.0% 17

References

  1. "1848 Presidential General Election Results - Virginia". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 12 April 2013.


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