Election in New Jersey
1852 United States presidential election in New Jersey
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| | | Nominee | Franklin Pierce | Winfield Scott | | Party | Democratic | Whig | Home state | New Hampshire | New Jersey | Running mate | William R. King | William A. Graham | Electoral vote | 7 | 0 | Popular vote | 44,305 | 38,556 | Percentage | 53.24% | 44.97% | |
County Results Pierce 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% | Scott 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% | | |
President before election Millard Fillmore Whig | Elected President Franklin Pierce Democratic | |
The 1852 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
New Jersey voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott. Pierce won the state by a margin of 6.91%, making him the first Democratic presidential candidate since Andrew Jackson in 1832 to win the state. This is the last time that a Democrat won without carrying Middlesex County.
Results
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References
- ^ "1852 Presidential General Election Results - New Jersey". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved December 24, 2013.