Presidential elections were held in the United States from November 1 to December 4, 1844. Democratic nominee James K. Polk narrowly defeated Whig nominee Henry Clay in a close contest turning on the
James K Polk
Clay 1848
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Anti-annexation poster, New York City, April 1844. Albert Gallatin presided over the event.
A presidential election was held in New Jersey on November 5, 1844 as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, wh
Clay 1848
Polk 1849