Louisiana · 1856 presidential election
Louisiana presidential election results 1856
James Buchanan carried Louisiana by 3.39 points (1,455 votes), winning 6 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 6
- Votes counted
- 42,873
- LA result
- D+51.7
- Compared with the nation
- 39.5 pts more Democratic
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan | Democratic | 22,164 | 51.70% | 6 | |
| Millard Fillmore | Whig-American | 20,709 | 48.30% | — | |
| John C. Fremont | Republican | -- | 0.00% | — | |
| Total votes | 42,873 | ||||
Sources: 1856
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Questions and answers
Who won Louisiana in 1856?
James Buchanan won Louisiana by 3.39 percentage points (1,455 votes).
How many electoral votes did Louisiana have in 1856?
Louisiana cast 6 electoral votes in 1856.
How many people voted for president in Louisiana in 1856?
42,873 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