1844 United States presidential election in Vermont|
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County Results
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Clay
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
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Polk
40–50%
50–60%
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A presidential election was held in Vermont on November 12, 1844 as part of the 1844 United States presidential election.[1] Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
Vermont voted for the Whig candidate, Henry Clay, over Democratic candidate James K. Polk and Liberty candidate James G. Birney. Clay won Vermont by a margin of 17.88%.
With 54.84% of the popular vote, Vermont would prove to be Henry Clay's second strongest state after Rhode Island. Vermont would also prove to be James G. Birney's third strongest state after New Hampshire and Massachusetts.[2]
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