Clay and Polk, referring to Henry Clay and James K. Polk, both shared the goal of expanding the United States territory during the 19th century. Clay advocated for the annexation of Texas and the acquisition of Oregon, while Polk sought to acquire California and New Mexico through the Mexican-American War. Both men were proponents of Manifest Destiny, the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
James Polk won the 1844 presidential election defeating Henry Clay. In the 1844 presidential election James Polk received 170 electoral votes and Henry Clay received 105 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Polk 1,339,494 and Clay 1,300,004.
Polk won more states- 15 - 11 was the score in states.
In the 1844 presidential election Polk's opponent was Henry Clay of Kentucky. He was a member of the Whig party.
In the national popular vote, Polk beat Clay by fewer than 40,000 votes, a margin of 1.4%. James G.
In the national popular vote, Polk beat Clay by fewer than 40,000 votes, a margin of 1.4%. James G.
In the national popular vote, Polk beat Clay by fewer than 40,000 votes, a margin of 1.4%. James G.
James Knox Polk defeated Henry Clay in the election of 1844.
James Polk won the 1844 presidential election defeating Henry Clay. In the 1844 presidential election James Polk received 170 electoral votes and Henry Clay received 105 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Polk 1,339,494 and Clay 1,300,004.
Henry Clay.
James Polk defeated Henry Clay in the election of 1844. Polk, the Democratic candidate, campaigned on the platform of westward expansion and the annexation of Texas, which resonated with voters. Clay, the Whig candidate, faced challenges in appealing to both pro- and anti-slavery factions, ultimately leading to his defeat. Polk won the election with a close margin, securing 170 electoral votes to Clay's 105.
In the national popular vote, Polk beat Clay by fewer than 40,000 votes, a margin of 1.4%. James G.
Polk campaigned in favor of annexing Texas; his opponent Clay came out against it. Texas was annexed after Polk was elected but before he took office.