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

Louisiana voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate Hugh White. Van Buren won Louisiana by a narrow margin of 3.48%.

Results

1836 United States presidential election in Louisiana[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Martin Van Buren 3,842 51.74% 5
Whig Hugh White 3,583 48.26% 0
Totals 7,425 100.0% 5

See also

References

  1. ^ "1836 Presidential General Election Results - Louisiana". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved August 4, 2012.