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United States presidential election of 1840
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The election results of 1840 William Henry Harrison Martin Van Buren Harrison, William Henry Presidential campaign of 1840 political cartoon Thematic map of the United States showing the results of the 1840 presidential election. States are color-coded: most are shaded light blue for Harrison (Whig), who won 234 electoral votes, while a few states in darker blue represent Van Buren (Democratic), who received 60 electoral votes. Electoral vote numbers are indicated within each state. A faded American flag appears in the background.
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The White House in Washington, D.C., USA. The north portico which faces Pennsylvania Avenue.
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United States presidential election of 1840: References & Edit History

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Added cross-reference to “October surprise.” Jul 13, 2026
Added interactive map of the 1840 election. Jun 10, 2024
Modified title of Web site: History Central - United States Presidential Election of 1840. Jul 28, 2014
Add new Web site: Maps of World - United States Presidential Election of 1840. Oct 03, 2013
Add new Web site: United States History - United States Presidential Election of 1840. Oct 03, 2013
Add new Web site: History Central - United States Presidential Election of 1840. Oct 03, 2013
New article added. Apr 11, 2011
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