Who won Virginia in the 1852 presidential election?

Pierce (Democratic) carried Virginia in 1852, winning its 15 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Virginia have in 1852?

Virginia cast 15 electoral votes in the 1852 presidential election.

Did Virginia vote for the national winner in 1852?

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

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1852

Virginia: Pierce carries 15 EV.

Virginia cast its 15 electoral votes for Pierce (Democratic). National winner: Franklin Pierce (Democratic) — Virginia voted with the national winner this cycle.

What happened in Virginia, 1852

In 1852, Virginia awarded its 15 electoral votes to Pierce of the Democratic party. That placed Virginia with the eventual winner: Franklin Pierce went on to take the presidency, and Virginia was part of his column.

Virginia stayed in the Democratic column for the 7th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1828. The region divided — North Carolina and Maryland joined Virginia for the Democratic ticket, while Tennessee and Kentucky did not. Over its 58 recorded presidential cycles, Virginia has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 33 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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