U.S. presidential election, 1840

The U.S. presidential election of 1840 saw President Martin Van Buren fight for re-election against an economic depression and a Whig Party unified for the first time behind war hero William Henry Harrison. Rallying under the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too," the Whigs easily defeated Van Buren.

Related Topics:
President - Martin Van Buren - Whig Party - William Henry Harrison - Tippecanoe - Tyler

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This election was unique in that electors cast votes for four men who had been or would become President of the United States: current President Martin Van Buren; President-elect William Henry Harrison; Vice-President-elect John Tyler, who would succeed Harrison upon his death; and James Polk, who received one electoral vote for Vice President.

Related Topics:
President of the United States - Martin Van Buren - William Henry Harrison - John Tyler - James Polk - Vice President

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