The 1840 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between October 30 and December 2, 1840, as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1840 United States presidential election in New Jersey

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Nominee William Henry Harrison Martin Van Buren Party Whig Democratic Home state Ohio New York Running mate John Tyler none Electoral vote 8 0 Popular vote 33,351 31,034 Percentage 51.74% 48.15%

County Results Harrison   50-60%   60-70%   80–90% Van Buren   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%

President before election Martin Van Buren Democratic Elected President William Henry Harrison Whig

New Jersey voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won New Jersey by a narrow margin of 3.59%.