Grolier Encyclopedia. "The American Presidents" Grolier Incorporated, United States of America. (C)1995.
| Candidate | Party | Popular vote | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| James K. Polk | Democratic | 1,338,464 | 170 |
| Henry Clay | Whig | 1,300,097 | 105 |
| James G. Birney | Liberty | 62,300 | -- |