The 1852 United States presidential election in California was held on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
This was California's first presidential election, following its admission as the 31st state on September 9, 1850. The Democratic nominee, New Hampshire Senator Franklin Pierce, won the state, defeating the Whig nominee, United States Army General Winfield Scott.
Pierce won the state by a margin of 6.27%.