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James Buchanan won the 1856 presidential election defeating John Freemont. In the 1856 presidential election James Buchanan received 174 electoral votes and John Freemont received 114 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Buchanan 1,836,072 and Freemont 1,342,345.

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James Buchanan won the presidental election of 1856.

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James Buchanan was elected President in 1856.

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There was no US President election in 1854. Franklin Pierce won in 1852 and James Buchanan won in 1856.

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James Buchanan

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Abraham Lincoln

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James Buchanan

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Who was the democrat who won the presidency in 1856?

James Buchanan was elected in 1856.


In the election of 1856 the presidency was secured for James Buchanan by?

Southern votes


Who won the 1856 election?

James Buchanan


In the election of 1856 the presidency was secured for James Buchanan by what?

The Presidency was secured for James Buchanan by the Southern Votes.


Bush won the presidency in part by?

A fairly won election.


Who took office in 1856?

If you're referring to the US Presidency, James Buchanan won the election in 1856 but he didn't assume office until March 4, 1857. If it's a different office to which you're referring, let us know.


Which Republican president won in 1856?

The Republicans did not win in 1856- the Democrat Buchanan won the election in 1856. The Republican candidate, Lincoln won in 1860 and so became the first Republican president.


How many votes did James Buchanan receive in the election to win presidency?

James Buchanan won the 1856 presidential election defeating John Freemont. In the 1856 presidential election James Buchanan received 174 electoral votes and John Freemont received 114 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Buchanan 1,836,072 and Freemont 1,342,345.


Who was the first Republican Party candidatefor President and won many Northern states in the 1856 Election?

Republican Party candidate John Fremont won 11 northern states in the 1856 presidential election .


What was the parties of election 1856?

Democratic Party candidate James Buchanan won the 1856 presidential election defeating Republican Party candidate John Freemont.


I was the first Republican Party candidate for President and won many Northern states in the 1856 election. Who am I?

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Who won presidency in the last election?

President George W. Bush.