1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina

1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina
October 31 – December 2, 1828
 
Nominee Andrew Jackson
Party Democratic
Home state Tennessee
Running mate John C. Calhoun
Electoral vote 11
President before election

John Quincy Adams
Democratic-Republican

 Elected President

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

The 1828 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between October 31 and December 2, 1828, as part of the 1828 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

South Carolina cast 11 eleven electoral votes for the Democratic candidate, Andrew Jackson. These electors were elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.

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