Grolier Encyclopedia. "The American Presidents" Grolier Incorporated, United States of America. (C)1995.
| Candidate | Party | Popular vote | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce | Democratic | 1,601,117 | 254 |
| Winfield Scott | Whig | 1,385,453 | 42 |
| John P. Hale | Free Soil | 155,825 | -- |