Who won North Carolina in the 1852 presidential election?

Pierce (Democratic) carried North Carolina in 1852, winning its 10 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did North Carolina have in 1852?

North Carolina cast 10 electoral votes in the 1852 presidential election.

Did North Carolina vote for the national winner in 1852?

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

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North Carolina: Pierce carries 10 EV.

North Carolina cast its 10 electoral votes for Pierce (Democratic). National winner: Franklin Pierce (Democratic) — North Carolina voted with the national winner this cycle.

North Carolina in 1852

The 1852 contest saw North Carolina line up behind Pierce, delivering 10 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed North Carolina with the eventual winner: Franklin Pierce went on to take the presidency, and North Carolina was part of his column.

North Carolina stayed in the Democratic column for the 7th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1828. The region divided — Virginia, Georgia, and South Carolina joined North Carolina for the Democratic ticket, while Tennessee did not. Over its 58 recorded presidential cycles, North Carolina has backed the Democratic 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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