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A presidential election was held in South Carolina on December 1, 1844 as part of the 1844 United States presidential election.[1] 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.[2]
Results
| 1844 United States presidential election in South Carolina[2] | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Running mate | Popular vote | Electoral vote | ||||
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| Democratic | James K. Polk of Tennessee | George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania | – | – | 9 | 100.00% | ||
See also
References
- ↑ Presidential Elections, 1844. [Boston]. 1844.
- 1 2 "1844 Presidential Election". The American Presidency Project. University of California Santa Barbara. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
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