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The 1856 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 4, 1856, as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

South Carolina cast 8 electoral votes for the Democratic candidate James Buchanan. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]

Results

1856 United States presidential election in South Carolina[1]
Party Candidate Running mate Popular vote Electoral vote
Count % Count %
Democratic James Buchanan of Pennsylvania John Cabell Breckinridge of Kentucky 8 100.00%

References

  1. ^ a b "1856 Presidential Election". The American Presidency Project. University of California Santa Barbara. Retrieved December 23, 2013.