1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina

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1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina
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  1844 November 7, 1848 1852  
  Lewis Cass circa 1855.jpg
Nominee Lewis Cass
Party Democratic
Home state Michigan
Running mate William O. Butler
Electoral vote9

President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

The 1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. 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 Lewis Cass. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote. [1]

Results

1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina [1]
PartyCandidateRunning matePopular voteElectoral vote
Count%Count%
Democratic Lewis Cass of Michigan William O. Butler of Kentucky 9100.00%

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References

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