1844
Texas in 1844
The 1844 contest saw Texas line up behind Polk, delivering 0 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed Texas with the eventual winner: James K. Polk went on to take the presidency, and Texas was part of his column.
1844 was the first presidential election in which Texas cast electoral votes. Texas did not move alone — neighboring Arkansas and Louisiana broke the same way in 1844. Over its 44 recorded presidential cycles, Texas has backed the Democratic 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.
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