Main article: 1856 United States presidential election
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The 1856 United States presidential election in Delaware 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.
Delaware voted for the Democratic candidate, James Buchanan, over the Republican candidate, John C. Frémont, and the Know Nothing candidate, Millard Fillmore.
Buchanan won the state by a margin of 11.84%.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Buchanan | 8,004 | 54.83% | |
| Know Nothing | Millard Fillmore | 6,275 | 42.99% | |
| Republican | John C. Fremont | 310 | 2.12% | |
| Others | 9 | 0.06% | ||
| Total votes | 14,598 | 100% | ||
Results By County
| County | James Buchanan
Democratic |
Millard Fillmore
Know Nothing |
John C. Frémont
Republican |
Total Votes Cast | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Kent | 2,083 | 57.65% | 1,530 | 42.35% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,613 |
| New Castle | 3,576 | 54.96% | 2,625 | 40.34% | 306 | 4.70% | 6,507 |
| Sussex | 2,344 | 53.71% | 2,020 | 46.29% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,364 |
| Total | 8,003 | 55.25% | 6,175 | 42.63% | 306 | 2.11% | 14,484 |
See also
References
- "1856 Presidential General Election Results - Delaware".
- The Tribune Almanac and Political Register. Tribune Association. 1861.
- Dubin, Michael J. United States Presidential Elections. 1788-1870: The Official Results by County and State. ISBN 978-0-7864-6422-7.
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