1808 United States presidential election in South Carolina explained

See main article: 1808 United States presidential election.

Election Name:1808 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Country:South Carolina
Flag Year:1775
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1804 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Previous Year:1804
Next Election:1812 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Next Year:1812
Election Date:November 4 - December 7, 1808
Image1:James Madison.jpg
Nominee1:James Madison
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State1:Virginia
Running Mate1:George Clinton
Electoral Vote1:10
Percentage1:100%
President
Before Election:Thomas Jefferson
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:James Madison
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1808 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 4 and December 7, 1808, as part of the 1808 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

During this election, South Carolina cast its 10 electoral votes to Democratic Republican candidate and Secretary of State James Madison.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dubin, Michael J. . United States Presidential Elections, 1788-1860: The Official Results by County and State . McFarland & Company . 2002 . 9780786410170 . Jefferson . 15.