1852 United States presidential election in South Carolina
The 1852 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 9 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
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South Carolina cast eight electoral votes for the Democratic candidate Franklin Pierce. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]
Results
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Party | Candidate | Running mate | Popular vote | Electoral vote | ||||
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Democratic | Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire | William Rufus DeVane King of Alabama | – | – | 8 | 100.00% |
References
- "1852 Presidential Election". The American Presidency Project. University of California Santa Barbara. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
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