1844 United States presidential election in Kentucky
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The 1844 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose 12 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
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Kentucky voted for the Whig candidate, Henry Clay, over Democratic candidate James K. Polk. Clay won his home state by a margin of 8.18%.
With 54.09% of the popular vote, Clay's home state would be his third strongest victory after Rhode Island and Vermont.[1]