1856 United States presidential election in Georgia

The 1856 United States presidential election in Georgia took place on November 4, 1856, as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1856 United States presidential election in Georgia

← 1852 November 4, 1856 1860 â†’

Nominee James Buchanan Millard Fillmore Party Democratic Know Nothing Home state Pennsylvania New York Running mate John C. Breckinridge Andrew Jackson Donelson Electoral vote 10 0 Popular vote 56,581 42,439 Percentage 57.14% 42.86%

County Results Buchanan   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Fillmore   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Tie

President before election Franklin Pierce Democratic Elected President James Buchanan Democratic

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Georgia voted for the Democratic candidate, James Buchanan, over American Party candidate Millard Fillmore. Buchanan won Georgia by a margin of 14.28%.

Republican Party candidate John C. Frémont was not on the ballot in the state, despite being born in Savannah.