Who won Virginia in the 1896 presidential election?

Bryan (Democratic) carried Virginia in 1896, winning its 12 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Virginia have in 1896?

Virginia cast 12 electoral votes in the 1896 presidential election.

Did Virginia vote for the national winner in 1896?

No. Virginia backed Bryan, while William McKinley won the presidency nationally.

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1896

Virginia: Bryan carries 12 EV.

Virginia cast its 12 electoral votes for Bryan (Democratic). National winner: William McKinley (Republican) — Virginia voted against the national winner this cycle.

Virginia in 1896

The 1896 contest saw Virginia line up behind Bryan, delivering 12 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: William McKinley (Republican) won nationally, while Virginia had backed a different ticket.

Virginia stayed in the Democratic column for the 7th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1872. The region divided — North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky joined Virginia for the Democratic ticket, while West Virginia and Maryland 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 Progressive Era — Trust-busting, suffrage, and World War I.

Nationally, William McKinley finished with 271 of the 447 electoral votes to William Jennings Bryan's 176. William McKinley led the national popular vote with 51.02% of the ballots cast.

The 1896 national map

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