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Elections in South Carolina |
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A presidential election was held in South Carolina on December 1, 1844 as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. [1] The state legislature chose 9 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
South Carolina cast 9 electoral votes for the Democratic candidate James K. Polk. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote. [2]
1844 United States presidential election in South Carolina [2] | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Running mate | Popular vote | Electoral vote | ||||
Count | % | Count | % | |||||
Democratic | James K. Polk of Tennessee | George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania | – | – | 9 | 100.00% |