1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina

The 1789 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between December 15, 1788 – January 10, 1789 as part of the 1789 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 7 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Main article: 1788–89 United States presidential election
United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1789
December 15, 1788 – January 10, 1789
 
Nominee George Washington John Rutledge John Hancock
Party Nonpartisan Federalist Federalist
Home state Virginia South Carolina Massachusetts
Electoral vote 7 6 1
Percentage 100% – –
President before election

George Washington
Nonpartisan

 Elected President

George Washington
Nonpartisan

Elections in South Carolina

South Carolina, which had become the 8th state on May 23, 1788, unanimously cast its seven electoral votes for George Washington during its first presidential election.

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