Who won Maryland in the 1852 presidential election?

Pierce (Democratic) carried Maryland in 1852, winning its 8 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Maryland have in 1852?

Maryland cast 8 electoral votes in the 1852 presidential election.

Did Maryland vote for the national winner in 1852?

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

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Maryland: Pierce carries 8 EV.

Maryland cast its 8 electoral votes for Pierce (Democratic). National winner: Franklin Pierce (Democratic) — Maryland voted with the national winner this cycle.

Maryland in 1852

The 1852 contest saw Maryland line up behind Pierce, delivering 8 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed Maryland with the eventual winner: Franklin Pierce went on to take the presidency, and Maryland was part of his column.

The result flipped Maryland away from the Whig ticket it had backed in each of the previous 4 cycles. The region divided — Virginia and Pennsylvania joined Maryland for the Democratic ticket, while Delaware did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, Maryland has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 34 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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