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1844 Presidential Election: James K. Polk Won✓
The 1844 United States presidential election was held on November 1, 1844. The election was a contest between Democratic Party nominee James K. Polk and Whig Party nominee Henry Clay. Polk emerged as the winner, securing 170 electoral votes to Clay’s 105.
170
James K. Polk ✓
1,339,494 votes (49.50%)
105
Henry Clay
1,300,004 votes (48.10%)
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