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.

1856 United States presidential election in Connecticut

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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 6 0 Popular vote 42,717 34,997 Percentage 53.18% 43.57%

County Results Frémont   40–50%   50-60%   60-70% Buchanan   40–50%

President before election Franklin Pierce Democratic Elected President James Buchanan Democratic

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%.