Theodore Frelinghuysen, Vice-presidential nominee

Theodore Frelinghuysen

Vice-presidential nominee
Party
Whig
On the ballot
1844
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Frelinghuysen1.3M
Opponents1.3M
Total Electoral Votes
Frelinghuysen105
Opponents170
1
Elections run

As a running mate, Frelinghuysen is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.

Theodore Frelinghuysen, a Whig politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1844 U.S. presidential election to James K. Polk, receiving 1,299,062 votes (48.1%).

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How many votes has Theodore Frelinghuysen received?

Theodore Frelinghuysen has received 1,299,062 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 105 electoral votes.

Election history

Theodore Frelinghuysen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1844Vice Presidentwith Henry ClayLost1,299,062 (48.1%)105 EVJames K. Polk
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