Who won Pennsylvania in the 1852 presidential election?

Pierce (Democratic) carried Pennsylvania in 1852, winning its 27 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Pennsylvania have in 1852?

Pennsylvania cast 27 electoral votes in the 1852 presidential election.

Did Pennsylvania vote for the national winner in 1852?

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

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Pennsylvania: Pierce carries 27 EV.

Pennsylvania cast its 27 electoral votes for Pierce (Democratic). National winner: Franklin Pierce (Democratic) — Pennsylvania voted with the national winner this cycle.

Pennsylvania in 1852

The 1852 contest saw Pennsylvania line up behind Pierce, delivering 27 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed Pennsylvania with the eventual winner: Franklin Pierce went on to take the presidency, and Pennsylvania was part of his column.

The result flipped Pennsylvania away from the Whig it had supported in 1848. The region divided — Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York joined Pennsylvania for the Democratic ticket, while Delaware did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, Pennsylvania has backed the Republican party more than any other — 26 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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