1856 United States presidential election in Florida
Election in Florida
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The 1856 United States presidential election in Florida took place on November 4, 1856, as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
Florida voted for the Democratic candidate, James Buchanan, over American Party candidate Millard Fillmore. Buchanan won Florida by a margin of 13.62%.
Republican Party candidate John C. Frémont was not on the ballot in the state.
Results
1856 United States presidential election in Florida[1][2] | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Running mate | Popular vote | Electoral vote | ||||
Count | % | Count | % | |||||
Democratic | James Buchanan of Pennsylvania | John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky | 6,358 | 56.81% | 3 | 100.00% | ||
Know Nothing | Millard Fillmore of New York | Andrew Jackson Donelson of Tennessee | 4,833 | 43.19% | 0 | 0.00% | ||
Total | 11,191 | 100.00% | 3 | 100.00% |
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