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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.

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

References

  1. ^ "1852 Presidential General Election Results - Virginia". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved April 12, 2013.