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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

1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina[2]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Democratic Andrew Jackson 11
Totals 11

References

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