1856 United States presidential election in Texas

The 1856 United States presidential election in Texas was held in November 4, 1856, as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. State voters chose four electors to represent the state in the Electoral College, which chose the president and vice president.

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 66.59% 33.41%

President before election

Franklin Pierce
Democratic

Elected President

James Buchanan
Democratic

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

1856 United States presidential election in Texas[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic James Buchanan 31,169 66.589% 4
Know-Nothing Millard Fillmore 15,639 33.411% 0
Total 46,808 100.0% 4

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