American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1836
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1836 won by Democratic nominee, Martin Van Buren.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Martin Van Buren
The White House's official site gives an overview of the life and presidency of the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. A black and white photo is included.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren: Campaigns and Elections
Read about the election of 1836 where Martin van Buren won the election and continued the strength of the Democratic Party.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Examining Antebellum Elections
[Free Registration/Login Required] This high school lesson plan has students look at data from the elections between 1824-1861 and the effect the two party system had on the outcomes.
270 To Win
270towin: 1836 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1836 easily won by Martin Van Buren against four other candidates.