1836 United States presidential election in South Carolina explained

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Election Name:1836 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Country:South Carolina
Flag Year:1775
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1832 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Previous Year:1832
Next Election:1840 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Next Year:1840
Election Date:November 3 - December 7, 1836
Image1:Willie p magnum crop.jpg
Nominee1:Willie P. Mangum
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Home State1:North Carolina
Running Mate1:John Tyler
Electoral Vote1:11
President
Before Election:Andrew Jackson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Martin Van Buren
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Colour1:006D61

The 1836 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 3 and December 7, 1836, as part of the 1836 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 Whig candidate Willie Person Mangum. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1836 Presidential Election. The American Presidency Project. University of California Santa Barbara. 23 December 2013.