1856 United States presidential election in Wisconsin

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1856 United States presidential election in Wisconsin

November 4, 1856

Nominee John C. Frémont James Buchanan Party Republican Democratic Home state California Pennsylvania Running mate William L. Dayton John C. Breckinridge Electoral vote 5 0 Popular vote 66,090 52,843 Percentage 55.30% 44.22%

County Results Frémont   40-50%   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% Buchanan   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%

President before election Franklin Pierce Democratic Elected President James Buchanan Democratic

The 1856 United States presidential election in Wisconsin was held on November 4, 1856 as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. State voters chose five electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

John C. Fremont of the newly formed Republican Party won Wisconsin with 55% of the popular vote, winning the state's five electoral votes.

Results

1856 United States presidential election in Wisconsin

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John C. Frémont	66,090	55.30%
	Democratic	James Buchanan	52,843	44.22%
	Know Nothing	Millard Fillmore	579	0.48%
Total votes			119,512	100%