1808 United States presidential election in South Carolina

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1808 United States presidential election in South Carolina
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  1804 November 4 – December 7, 1808 1812  
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Nominee James Madison
Party Democratic-Republican
Home state Virginia
Running mate George Clinton
Electoral vote10
Percentage100%

President before election

Thomas Jefferson
Democratic-Republican

Elected President

James Madison
Democratic-Republican

The 1808 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 4 and December 7, 1808, as part of the 1808 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

During this election, South Carolina cast its 10 electoral votes to Democratic Republican candidate and Secretary of State James Madison. [1]

References

  1. Dubin, Michael J. (2002). United States Presidential Elections, 1788-1860: The Official Results by County and State. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 15. ISBN   9780786410170.