1852 United States presidential election in Virginia

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The 1852 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1852 United States presidential election in Virginia

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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 15 0 Popular vote 73,872 58,732 Percentage 55.71% 44.29%

County Results Pierce   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Scott   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%

President before election Millard Fillmore Whig Elected President Franklin Pierce Democratic

Virginia voted for the Democratic candidate, former U.S. Senator Franklin Pierce over the Whig candidate, military lieutenant general Winfield Scott. Pierce won the state by a margin of 11.42%.

Results

United States presidential election in Virginia, 1852[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Democratic	Franklin Pierce	73,872	55.71%	15
	Whig	Winfield Scott	58,732	44.29%	0
Totals			132,604	100.0%	15