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- 1840_Democratic_National_Convention comment "The 1840 Democratic National Convention was held in Baltimore. The Democrats nominated President Martin Van Buren for reelection in 1840 in spite of his unpopularity. Vice President Richard M. Johnson had so many enemies that he failed to gain renomination. The Democrats could not agree on any vice presidential nominee. As a result, Van Buren became the only presidential nominee in American history to seek election without a running mate.[citation needed] James K.".