The 1852 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1852 United States presidential election in New Jersey

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Nominee Franklin Pierce Winfield Scott Party Democratic Whig Home state New Hampshire New Jersey Running mate William R. King William A. Graham Electoral vote 7 0 Popular vote 44,305 38,556 Percentage 53.24% 44.97%

County Results Pierce   40-50%   50-60%   60-70%   70-80% Scott   40-50%   50-60%   60-70%

President before election Millard Fillmore Whig Elected President Franklin Pierce Democratic

New Jersey voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott. Pierce won the state by a margin of 6.91%, making him the first Democratic presidential candidate since Andrew Jackson in 1832 to win the state. This is the last time that a Democrat won without carrying Middlesex County.