The 1840 United States presidential election in Georgia took place between October 30 and December 2, 1840, as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

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1840 United States presidential election in Georgia

← 1836 October 30 - December 2, 1840 1844 →

Nominee William Henry Harrison Martin Van Buren Party Whig Democratic Home state Ohio New York Running mate John Tyler none Electoral vote 11 0 Popular vote 40,339 31,983 Percentage 55.78% 44.22%

County Results Harrison   50-60%   60-70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Van Buren   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%   90-100% Tie (50%)

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

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Georgia voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Georgia by a margin of 11.56%.