1836 United States presidential election in Louisiana
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The 1836 United States presidential election in Louisiana took place between November 3 and December 7, 1836, as part of the 1836 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
Louisiana voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate Hugh White. Van Buren won Louisiana by a margin of 3.48%.
Results
United States presidential election in Louisiana, 1836[1] | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Electoral votes | |
Democratic | Martin Van Buren | 3,842 | 51.74% | 5 | |
Whig | Hugh White | 3,583 | 48.26% | 0 | |
Totals | 7,425 | 100.0% | 5 |
References
- ^ "1836 Presidential General Election Results - Louisiana". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 4 August 2012.