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Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce ran for president in 1852 and won once. Electoral votes, popular vote and the states won in each election.

Career in office and other elections

1852 Won

Democratic
Electoral votes
254of 296
Popular vote
1,607,51050.80%
States carried
26
Running mate
William R. King

Opponents: Winfield Scott (42 EV), John P. Hale (0 EV).

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States carried in 1852 (coloured), shaded by margin.

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Questions and answers

How many times did Franklin Pierce run for president?

1 time (1852), winning in 1852.

How many electoral votes did Franklin Pierce win?

1852: 254.

What share of the popular vote did Franklin Pierce get?

1852: 50.8% (1,607,510 votes).

Official results As published by The American Presidency Project (UC Santa Barbara) and the state documents it links. How we use this data