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Richard Mentor Johnson

9th

9th Vice President · 1837–1841

Richard Mentor Johnson

DemocraticKentucky

Served under President Martin Van Buren.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1837–1841
Party: Democratic
President: Martin Van Buren
Home State: Kentucky
Born: 1780
Died: 1850

Notable For

Only VP elected by the Senate (no electoral majority).

Richard Mentor Johnson served as the 9th Vice President from 1837 to 1841, under President Martin Van Buren.

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