1832 United States presidential election in South Carolina explained

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Election Name:1832 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Country:South Carolina
Flag Year:1775
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Previous Year:1828
Next Election:1836 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Next Year:1836
Election Date:November 2 – December 5, 1832
Image1:John Floyd (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:John Floyd
Party1:Nullifier Party
Home State1:Virginia
Running Mate1:Henry Lee
Electoral Vote1:11
President
Before Election:Andrew Jackson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Andrew Jackson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1832 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 2 and December 5, 1832, as part of the 1832 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 electoral votes for the Nullifier Party candidate, John Floyd. These electors were elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1] South Carolina and Kentucky are the only 2 states Jackson lost in 1832 that he had won the previous cycle.

Results

1832 United States presidential election in South Carolina[2]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
NullifierJohn Floyd11
Totals11

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1832 Presidential General Election Results. U.S. Election Atlas. 13 April 2013.
  2. Web site: 1832 Presidential Electoral Vote Count. U.S. Election Atlas. 13 April 2013.