1856 United States presidential election in Texas

1856 United States presidential election in Texas

November 4, 1856

Nominee James Buchanan Millard Fillmore Party Democratic Know Nothing Home state Pennsylvania New York Running mate John C. Breckinridge Andrew J. Donelson Electoral vote 4 0 Popular vote 31,169 15,639 Percentage 66.6% 33.4%

President before election Franklin Pierce Democratic Elected President James Buchanan Democratic

Main article: United States presidential election, 1856

The 1856 United States presidential election in Texas was held in November 4, 1856. Texas voters chose 4 electors to represent the state in the Electoral College, which chose the President and Vice President.

Texas voted for the Democratic nominee James Buchanan, who received 67% of the vote. Texas was Buchanan's second strongest state.

Republican Party nominee John C. Frémont was not on the ballot.

Results

United States presidential election in Texas, 1856
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Democratic	James Buchanan	31,169	66.59%	4
	American	Millard Fillmore	15,639	33.41%	0
Total			46,808	100.0%	4