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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.

1788–89 United States presidential election in South Carolina
January 7, 1789
1792 →
 
Nominee George Washington John Rutledge John Hancock
Party Independent Federalist Federalist
Home state Virginia South Carolina Massachusetts
Electoral vote 7 6 1
Percentage 100.00% – –
President before election

Office established

 Elected President

George Washington
Independent

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.[1]

Results

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1788-89 United States presidential election in South Carolina[2]
Party Candidate Presidential electoral vote %
Independent George Washington 7 100.00%
Total votes 7 100.00%

Results by elector

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ↑ It is not known which elector voted for John Hancock.[2]

References

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  1. ↑ "1789 Electoral College Results". National Archives. October 29, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved April 5, 2026.


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