Who won Indiana in the 1852 presidential election?

Pierce (Democratic) carried Indiana in 1852, winning its 13 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Indiana have in 1852?

Indiana cast 13 electoral votes in the 1852 presidential election.

Did Indiana vote for the national winner in 1852?

Yes. Indiana backed Franklin Pierce, who won the presidency that year.

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Indiana: Pierce carries 13 EV.

Indiana cast its 13 electoral votes for Pierce (Democratic). National winner: Franklin Pierce (Democratic) — Indiana voted with the national winner this cycle.

What happened in Indiana, 1852

In 1852, Indiana awarded its 13 electoral votes to Pierce of the Democratic party. That placed Indiana with the eventual winner: Franklin Pierce went on to take the presidency, and Indiana was part of his column.

Indiana stayed in the Democratic column for the 3rd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1844. The region divided — Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan joined Indiana for the Democratic ticket, while Kentucky did not. Over its 53 recorded presidential cycles, Indiana has backed the Republican party more than any other — 32 times in all. The vote fell within the Second Party System — Jackson, Whigs, and the rise of mass politics.

Nationally, Franklin Pierce finished with 254 of the 296 electoral votes to Winfield Scott's 42. Franklin Pierce led the national popular vote with 50.83% of the ballots cast.

The 1852 national map

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