1852 United States presidential election in Iowa explained

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Election Name:1852 United States presidential election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Flag Year:1852
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1848 United States presidential election in Iowa
Previous Year:1848
Next Election:1856 United States presidential election in Iowa
Next Year:1856
Election Date:November 2, 1852
Image1:Mathew Brady - Franklin Pierce (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Franklin Pierce
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:New Hampshire
Running Mate1:William R. King
Electoral Vote1:4
Popular Vote1:17,763
Percentage1:50.23%
Nominee2:Winfield Scott
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Home State2:New Jersey
Running Mate2:William A. Graham
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:15,856
Percentage2:44.84%
Map Size:312px
President
Before Election:Millard Fillmore
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:Franklin Pierce
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1852 United States presidential election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Iowa voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Iowa by a margin of 5.39%.

This would be the last time Iowa would back a Democratic presidential nominee until 1912, and the last time it would be with an absolute majority of the vote until 1932.

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