Second Party SystemIL · 5 EV
1840
Illinois: VanBuren carries 5 EV.
Illinois cast its 5 electoral votes for VanBuren (Democratic). National winner: William Henry Harrison (Whig) — Illinois voted against the national winner this cycle.
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