1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina explained

See main article: 1788–89 United States presidential election.

Election Name:1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Country:South Carolina
Flag Year:1775
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Next Election:1792 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Next Year:1792
Election Date:January 7, 1789
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Nominee1:George Washington
Party1:Independent (politician)
Home State1:Virginia
Electoral Vote1:7
Percentage1:100.00%
Nominee2:John Rutledge
Party2:Federalist Party
Home State2:South Carolina
Electoral Vote2:6
Percentage2:
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Nominee3:John Hancock
Party3:Federalist Party
Home State3:Massachusetts
Electoral Vote3:1
Percentage3:
President
Before Election:George Washington
Before Party:Independent (politician)
After Election:George Washington
After Party:Independent (politician)

The 1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on January 7, 1789, as part of the 1789 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 7 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

South Carolina, which had become the 8th state on May 23, 1788, unanimously cast its seven electoral votes for George Washington during its first presidential election.