1844 United States presidential election in South Carolina

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.

Main article: 1844 United States presidential election
United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1844
November 1 - December 4, 1844
 
Nominee James K. Polk
Party Democratic
Home state Tennessee
Running mate George M. Dallas
Electoral vote 9
President before election

John Tyler
Independent

 Elected President

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elections in South Carolina
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Ballot measures

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]

Results
United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1844[1]
Party Candidate Running mate Popular vote Electoral vote
Count % Count %
Democratic James K. Polk of Tennessee George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania – – 9 100.00%

References
  1. "1844 Presidential Election". The American Presidency Project. University of California Santa Barbara. Retrieved 23 December 2013.


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