See main article: 1844 United States presidential election.
| Election Name: | 1844 United States presidential election in South Carolina |
| Country: | South Carolina |
| Flag Year: | 1775 |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1840 United States presidential election in South Carolina |
| Previous Year: | 1840 |
| Next Election: | 1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina |
| Next Year: | 1848 |
| Election Date: | November 1 - December 4, 1844 |
| Image1: | Polk 1849.jpg |
| Nominee1: | James K. Polk |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Home State1: | Tennessee |
| Running Mate1: | George M. Dallas |
| Electoral Vote1: | 9 |
| President | |
| Before Election: | John Tyler |
| Before Party: | Independent (politician) |
| After Election: | James K. Polk |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1844 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 1 and December 4, 1844, as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 9 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
South Carolina cast 9 electoral votes for the Democratic candidate James K. Polk. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]