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1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina
A presidential election was held in South Carolina 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.
A presidential election was held in South Carolina 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 became the 8th state on May 23, 1788, unanimously cast its seven electoral votes for George Washington during its first presidential election.
| Party | Candidate | Presidential electoral vote | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | George Washington | 7 | 100.00% | |
| 7 | 100.00% |
| Party | Candidate | Vice presidential electoral vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Arthur Simkins | John Rutledge/John Hancock | |
| Federalist | Charles Cotesworth Pinckney | John Rutledge/John Hancock | |
| Federalist | Christopher Gadsden | John Rutledge/John Hancock | |
| Federalist | Edward Rutledge | John Rutledge/John Hancock | |
| Federalist | Henry Laurens | John Rutledge/John Hancock | |
| Federalist | John Faucheraud Grimké | John Rutledge/John Hancock | |
| Federalist | Thomas Heyward Jr. | John Rutledge/John Hancock |
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