Election in South Carolina
1856 United States presidential election in South Carolina
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| | | Nominee | James Buchanan | | | Party | Democratic | | Home state | Pennsylvania | | Running mate | John C. Breckinridge | | Electoral vote | 8 | | |
President before election Franklin Pierce Democratic | Elected President James Buchanan Democratic | |
The 1856 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 4, 1856, as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
South Carolina cast 8 electoral votes for the Democratic candidate James Buchanan. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]
Results
References
- ^ a b "1856 Presidential Election". The American Presidency Project. University of California Santa Barbara. Retrieved December 23, 2013.