1836 United States presidential election in Delaware

The 1836 United States presidential election in Delaware was held on November 7, 1836 as part of the 1836 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Delaware voted for Whig candidate William Henry Harrison over the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Delaware by a margin of 6.54%.

Results + General Election ResultsParty Pledged to Elector Votes Whig Party William Henry Harrison William Dunning4,736 Whig Party William Henry Harrison William W. Morris4,736 Whig Party William Henry Harrison Henry F. Hall4,731 Democratic Party Martin Van Buren Samuel Paynter4,154 Democratic Party Martin Van Buren Benjamin Potter4,152 Democratic Party Martin Van Buren William Seal4,152 Write-in Scattering5Votes cast 8,895

Results by county County William Henry HarrisonWhig Martin Van BurenDemocratic Margin Total votes cast # % # % # %Kent1,20753.74%1,03946.26%1687.48%2,246New Castle1,67147.88%1,81451.98%-143-4.10%3,490Sussex1,85858.82%1,30141.18%55717.63%3,159Totals4,73653.24%4,15446.70%5826.54%8,895 See also United States presidential elections in Delaware

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