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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.

PartyCandidatePresidential electoral vote%
IndependentGeorge Washington7100.00%
7100.00%
PartyCandidateVice presidential electoral vote
FederalistArthur SimkinsJohn Rutledge/John Hancock
FederalistCharles Cotesworth PinckneyJohn Rutledge/John Hancock
FederalistChristopher GadsdenJohn Rutledge/John Hancock
FederalistEdward RutledgeJohn Rutledge/John Hancock
FederalistHenry LaurensJohn Rutledge/John Hancock
FederalistJohn Faucheraud GrimkéJohn Rutledge/John Hancock
FederalistThomas Heyward Jr.John Rutledge/John Hancock
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