United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1828

United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1828
South Carolina
October 31 – December 2, 1828

 
Nominee Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams
Party Democratic National Republican
Home state Tennessee Massachusetts
Running mate John C. Calhoun Richard Rush
Electoral vote 11 0

President before election

John Quincy Adams
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

The 1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 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 eleven electoral votes for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson. These electors were elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]

Results

United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1828[2]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 11
National Republican John Quincy Adams
Totals 11

References

  1. "1828 Presidential General Election Results". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  2. "1828 Presidential Electoral Vote Count". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
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