United States presidential election, 1852
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The United States presidential election of 1852 was up for grabs. President Millard Fillmore was not a popular Whig President and the party instead chose Military hero, Winfield Scott. The Democrats instead chose New Hampshire "dark horse" candidate, Franklin Pierce. The results of the election were:
| candidates | popular vote | electoral vote |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce | 1, 601, 117 | 254 |
| Winfield Scott | 1, 385, 453 | 42 |
| John P. Hale | 155, 825 | 0 |
References
- ↑ A Pictoral History of the U.S. Presidents, by Clare Gibson, Gramercy Books, 2001.
