1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina

The 1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 9 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1848

November 7, 1848
 
Nominee Lewis Cass
Party Democratic
Home state Michigan
Running mate William O. Butler
Electoral vote 9

President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

South Carolina cast 9 electoral votes for the Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. 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, 1848[1]
Party Candidate Running mate Popular vote Electoral vote
Count % Count %
Democratic Lewis Cass of Michigan William O. Butler of Kentucky 9 100.00%

References

  1. "1848 Presidential Election". The American Presidency Project. University of California Santa Barbara. Retrieved 23 December 2013.


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