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1836 Presidential Election: Martin Van Buren Won✓
The 1836 United States presidential election took place between November 3 - December 7, 1836. The election was a contest between Democratic Party nominee Martin Van Buren and Whig Party candidates William Henry Harrison, Hugh Lawson White and Daniel Webster. Martin Van Buren emerged as the victor, securing 170 electoral votes.
170
Martin Van Buren ✓
764,176 votes (56.00%)
73
William Henry Harrison
549,907 votes (36.60%)
26
Hugh Lawson White
146,107 votes (9.70%)
14
Daniel Webster
41,201 votes (2.70%)
11
Willie P. Mangum
0 votes (0%)
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