The 1840 Democratic National Convention was held in Baltimore, Maryland, from May 5 to May 6. The Democratic Party re-nominated President Martin Van Buren by acclamation, but failed to select a nomine
Vice President Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky
Governor James K. Polk of Tennessee
Senator William R. King of Alabama
The 1844 Democratic National Convention was a presidential nominating convention held in Baltimore, Maryland from May 27 through 30. The convention nominated former Governor James K. Polk of Tennessee
Former Ambassador to France Lewis Cass of Michigan
Former Vice President Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky
Senator James Buchanan of Pennsylvania