1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina explained

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Election Name:1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Country:South Carolina
Flag Year:1775
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1824 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Previous Year:1824
Next Election:1832 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Next Year:1832
Election Date:October 31 – December 2, 1828
Image1:Andrew Jackson.jpg
Nominee1:Andrew Jackson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:Tennessee
Running Mate1:John C. Calhoun
Electoral Vote1:11
President
Before Election:John Quincy Adams
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Andrew Jackson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

South Carolina cast 11 eleven electoral votes for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson. These electors were elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]

Results

1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina[2]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
DemocraticAndrew Jackson11
Totals11

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1828 Presidential General Election Results. U.S. Election Atlas. 13 April 2013.
  2. Web site: 1828 Presidential Electoral Vote Count. U.S. Election Atlas. 13 April 2013.