Who won Virginia in the 1836 presidential election?

VanBuren (Democratic) carried Virginia in 1836, winning its 23 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Virginia have in 1836?

Virginia cast 23 electoral votes in the 1836 presidential election.

Did Virginia vote for the national winner in 1836?

No. Virginia backed VanBuren, while Martin Van Buren won the presidency nationally.

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1836

Virginia: VanBuren carries 23 EV.

Virginia cast its 23 electoral votes for VanBuren (Democratic). National winner: Martin Van Buren (Democratic) — Virginia voted against the national winner this cycle.

Virginia in 1836

The 1836 contest saw Virginia line up behind VanBuren, delivering 23 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: Martin Van Buren (Democratic) won nationally, while Virginia had backed a different ticket.

Virginia stayed in the Democratic column for the 3rd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1828. The region divided — North Carolina joined Virginia for the Democratic ticket, while Tennessee, Kentucky, and Maryland did not. Over its 58 recorded presidential cycles, Virginia has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 33 times in all. The vote fell within the Second Party System — Jackson, Whigs, and the rise of mass politics.

Nationally, Martin Van Buren finished with 170 of the 294 electoral votes to William Henry Harrison's 73. Martin Van Buren led the national popular vote with 50.79% of the ballots cast.

The 1836 national map

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