1836 United States presidential election in New Jersey

The 1836 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between November 3 and December 7, 1836, as part of the 1836 United States presidential election. Voters chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1836 United States presidential election in New Jersey

November 3 - December 7, 1836
 
Nominee William Henry Harrison Martin Van Buren
Party Whig Democratic
Home state Ohio New York
Running mate Francis Granger Richard Mentor Johnson
Electoral vote 8 0
Popular vote 26,137 25,592
Percentage 50.53% 49.47%

President before election

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

Elected President

Martin Van Buren
Democratic

New Jersey voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won New Jersey by a margin of 1.06%.

Results

1836 United States presidential election in New Jersey[1]
Party Candidate Running mate Popular vote Electoral vote
Count % Count %
Whig William Henry Harrison of Ohio Francis Granger of New York 26,137 50.53% 8 100.00%
Democratic Martin Van Buren of New York Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky 25,592 49.47% 0 0.00%
Total 51,729 100.00% 8 100.00%

References

  1. "1836 Presidential General Election Results - New Jersey". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 23 December 2013.


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