Who won Alabama in the 1856 presidential election?

Buchanan (Democratic) carried Alabama in 1856, winning its 9 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Alabama have in 1856?

Alabama cast 9 electoral votes in the 1856 presidential election.

Did Alabama vote for the national winner in 1856?

Yes. Alabama backed James Buchanan, who won the presidency that year.

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Alabama: Buchanan carries 9 EV.

Alabama cast its 9 electoral votes for Buchanan (Democratic). National winner: James Buchanan (Democratic) — Alabama voted with the national winner this cycle.

Alabama in 1856

The 1856 contest saw Alabama line up behind Buchanan, delivering 9 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed Alabama with the eventual winner: James Buchanan went on to take the presidency, and Alabama was part of his column.

Alabama stayed in the Democratic column for the 8th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1828. The region divided — Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida joined Alabama for the Democratic ticket, while Tennessee did not. Over its 51 recorded presidential cycles, Alabama has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 30 times in all. The vote fell within the Antebellum Crisis — Slavery splits the parties.

Nationally, James Buchanan finished with 174 of the 296 electoral votes to John C. Frémont's 114. James Buchanan led the national popular vote with 45.29% of the ballots cast.

The 1856 national map

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