The 1844 United States presidential election in Michigan took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
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County Results
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Michigan voted for the Democratic candidate, James K. Polk, over Whig candidate Henry Clay and Liberty candidate James G. Birney. Polk won Michigan by a margin of 6.03%.
With 6.53% of the popular vote, Michigan would prove to be Jame G. Birney's fourth strongest state after New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | James K. Polk | 27,737 | 49.75% | |
Whig | Henry Clay | 24,375 | 43.72% | |
Liberty | James G. Birney | 3,639 | 6.53% | |
Total votes | 55,751 | 100% |