The 1844 United States presidential election in Missouri took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

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1844 United States presidential election in Missouri

← 1840 November 1 - December 4, 1844 1848 →

Nominee James K. Polk Henry Clay Party Democratic Whig Home state Tennessee Kentucky Running mate George M. Dallas Theodore Frelinghuysen Electoral vote 7 0 Popular vote 41,322 31,200 Percentage 56.98% 43.02%

County Results Polk   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% Clay   50-60%   60-70% Unknown/No vote

President before election John Tyler Independent Elected President James K. Polk Democratic

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Missouri voted for the Democratic candidate, James K. Polk, over Whig candidate Henry Clay. Polk won Missouri by a margin of 13.96%.

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