Who won Michigan in the 1844 presidential election?

Polk (Democratic) carried Michigan in 1844, winning its 5 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Michigan have in 1844?

Michigan cast 5 electoral votes in the 1844 presidential election.

Did Michigan vote for the national winner in 1844?

Yes. Michigan backed James K. Polk, who won the presidency that year.

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Michigan: Polk carries 5 EV.

Michigan cast its 5 electoral votes for Polk (Democratic). National winner: James K. Polk (Democratic) — Michigan voted with the national winner this cycle.

Michigan in 1844

The 1844 contest saw Michigan line up behind Polk, delivering 5 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed Michigan with the eventual winner: James K. Polk went on to take the presidency, and Michigan was part of his column.

Michigan stayed in the Democratic column for the 4th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1832. The region divided — Indiana joined Michigan for the Democratic ticket, while Ohio did not. Over its 51 recorded presidential cycles, Michigan has backed the Republican party more than any other — 28 times in all. The vote fell within the Second Party System — Jackson, Whigs, and the rise of mass politics.

Nationally, James K. Polk finished with 170 of the 275 electoral votes to Henry Clay's 105. James K. Polk led the national popular vote with 49.54% of the ballots cast.

The 1844 national map

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