The 1856 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place on November 4, 1856, as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
Connecticut voted for the Republican candidate, John C. Frémont, over the Democratic candidate, James Buchanan, and the Know Nothing candidate, Millard Fillmore. Frémont won the state by a margin of 9.61%.
Results
Results By County +1856 United States Presidential Election in Connecticut (By County)CountyJohn C. Frémont RepublicanJames Buchanan DemocraticMillard Fillmore Know NothingTotal Votes Cast#%#%#%Fairfield 6,23449.08%5,53943.61%9287.31%12,701Hartford 8,41653.39%7,03844.65%3091.97%15,763Litchfield 5,48257.00%3,98641.44%1501.56%9,618Middlesex 2,88747.84%2,96549.13%1833.03%6,035New Haven 7,97550.18%7,31546.02%6043.80%15,894New London 5,40355.67%3,95340.73%3503.61%9,706Tolland 2,40754.77%1,95344.44%350.80%4,395Windham 2,91355.84%2,24843.09%561.07%5,217Total42,71753.18%34,99743.57%2,6153.26%80,329
See also United States presidential elections in Connecticut
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