The 1856 United States presidential election in the New Hampshire took place on November 4, 1856, as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1856 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

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Nominee John C. Frémont James Buchanan Party Republican Democratic Home state California Pennsylvania Running mate William L. Dayton John C. Breckinridge Electoral vote 5 0 Popular vote 37,473 31,891 Percentage 53.71% 45.71%

County Results Frémont   50-60%   60-70% Buchanan   50-60%

President before election Franklin Pierce Democratic Elected President James Buchanan Democratic

New Hampshire was won by former California Senator John C. Frémont, who won the state by a narrow vote margin of less than 6,000 votes. He then lost nationally to former United States Minister to the United Kingdom James Buchanan.