Florida · 1856 presidential election
Florida presidential election results 1856
James Buchanan carried Florida by 13.63 points (1,525 votes), winning 3 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 3
- Votes counted
- 11,191
- FL result
- D+56.8
- Compared with the nation
- 44.6 pts more Democratic
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan | Democratic | 6,358 | 56.80% | 3 | |
| Millard Fillmore | Whig-American | 4,833 | 43.20% | — | |
| John C. Fremont | Republican | -- | 0.00% | — | |
| Total votes | 11,191 | ||||
Sources: 1856
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Questions and answers
Who won Florida in 1856?
James Buchanan won Florida by 13.63 percentage points (1,525 votes).
How many electoral votes did Florida have in 1856?
Florida cast 3 electoral votes in 1856.
How many people voted for president in Florida in 1856?
11,191 votes were counted for president.
Official results As published by The American Presidency Project (UC Santa Barbara) and the state documents it links. How we use this data