1852 United States presidential election in Louisiana explained

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Election Name:1852 United States presidential election in Louisiana
Country:Louisiana
Flag Year:1852
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1848 United States presidential election in Louisiana
Previous Year:1848
Next Election:1856 United States presidential election in Louisiana
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 Vote1:6
Popular Vote1:18,647
Percentage1:51.94%
Nominee2:Winfield Scott
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Home State2:New Jersey
Running Mate2:William A. Graham
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:17,255
Percentage2:48.06%
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 Louisiana took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Louisiana voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Louisiana by a narrow margin of 3.88%.

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