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December 26, 1836
The Watchman
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Martin Van Buren secures 167 electoral votes against opposition's 124 in the U.S. presidential election, with victories in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Illinois. Connecticut electors vote for Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson. Van Buren turns 54 on December 5.
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It is satisfactorily ascertained that Van Buren will get 167 electoral votes, and the entire opposition only 124. Majority for Van Buren 43. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Illinois have gone for him, and Mississippi also there is but little doubt.
The Electors of Connecticut met last week and gave their votes for Martin Van Buren, and Richard M. Johnson for President and Vice President.
Martin Van Buren, President elect of the United States, was 54 years of age on Monday last, the 5th inst.
The Electors of Connecticut met last week and gave their votes for Martin Van Buren, and Richard M. Johnson for President and Vice President.
Martin Van Buren, President elect of the United States, was 54 years of age on Monday last, the 5th inst.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Van Buren Election
Electoral Votes
Presidential Election
Connecticut Electors
What entities or persons were involved?
Martin Van Buren
Richard M. Johnson
Domestic News Details
Event Date
5th Inst.
Key Persons
Martin Van Buren
Richard M. Johnson
Outcome
van buren receives 167 electoral votes, opposition 124; majority 43. states for van buren: louisiana, mississippi, alabama, illinois.
Event Details
Electoral vote tally confirms Van Buren as president-elect with majority. Connecticut electors vote for Van Buren and Johnson last week. Van Buren aged 54 on December 5.