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.
James Buchanan was elected in 1856.
Southern votes
James Buchanan
The Presidency was secured for James Buchanan by the Southern Votes.
A fairly won election.
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.
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.
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.
Republican Party candidate John Fremont won 11 northern states in the 1856 presidential election .
Democratic Party candidate James Buchanan won the 1856 presidential election defeating Republican Party candidate John Freemont.
Republican Party candidate John Fremont won 11 northern states in the 1856 presidential election.
President George W. Bush.