U.S. presidential election, 1848
| Presidential Candidate | Electoral Vote | Popular Vote | Pct | Party | Running Mate (Electoral Votes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Taylor (W) | 163 | 1,360,099 | Whig | Millard Fillmore (163) | |
| Lewis Cass | 127 | 1,220,544 | Democrat | W. O. Butler (127) | |
| Other elections: 1836, 1840, 1844, 1848, 1852, 1856, 1860 | |||||
| Source: U.S. Office of the Federal Register | |||||
This was the first U.S. presidential election in which every state voted on the same day. The election was held on November 7, 1848.
Zachary Taylor died July 9, 1850. He was succeeded by Millard Fillmore.
See also: President of the United States, U.S. presidential election, 1848
