1816 United States presidential election in South Carolina

Summary

The 1816 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 1 to December 4, 1816, as part of the 1816 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1816 United States presidential election in South Carolina

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Nominee James Monroe
Party Democratic-Republican
Home state Virginia
Running mate Daniel D. Tompkins
Electoral vote 11
Percentage 100%

President before election

James Madison
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Monroe
Democratic-Republican

During this election, South Carolina cast its 11 electoral votes to Democratic Republican candidate and Secretary of State James Monroe.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2002). United States Presidential Elections, 1788-1860: The Official Results by County and State. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 22. ISBN 9780786410170.