1816 United States presidential election in South Carolina explained

See main article: 1816 United States presidential election.

Election Name:1816 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Country:South Carolina
Flag Year:1775
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1812 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Previous Year:1812
Next Election:1820 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Next Year:1820
Election Date:November 1 – December 4, 1816
Image1:John Vanderlyn - James Monroe - Google Art Project.jpg
Nominee1:James Monroe
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Home State1:Virginia
Running Mate1:Daniel D. Tompkins
Electoral Vote1:11
Percentage1:100%
President
Before Election:James Madison
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:James Monroe
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1816 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 1 to December 4, 1816, as part of the 1816 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

During this election, South Carolina cast its 11 electoral votes to Democratic Republican candidate and Secretary of State James Monroe.[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 . 22.