Who won New York in the 1852 presidential election?

Pierce (Democratic) carried New York in 1852, winning its 35 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did New York have in 1852?

New York cast 35 electoral votes in the 1852 presidential election.

Did New York vote for the national winner in 1852?

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

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1852

New York: Pierce carries 35 EV.

New York cast its 35 electoral votes for Pierce (Democratic). National winner: Franklin Pierce (Democratic) — New York voted with the national winner this cycle.

What happened in New York, 1852

In 1852, New York awarded its 35 electoral votes to Pierce of the Democratic party. That placed New York with the eventual winner: Franklin Pierce went on to take the presidency, and New York was part of his column.

The result flipped New York away from the Whig it had supported in 1848. The region divided — Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts joined New York for the Democratic ticket, while Vermont did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, New York has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 29 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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