1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina

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1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina

January 7, 1789 1792  →

Nominee George Washington John Rutledge John Hancock Party Independent Federalist Federalist Home state Virginia South Carolina Massachusetts Electoral vote 7 6 1 Percentage 100.00% – –

President before election Office established Elected President George Washington Independent

The 1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on January 7, 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.

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. ^[1]

See also

• United States presidential elections in South Carolina

References

1. "1789 Electoral College Results". National Archives. October 29, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2025.