1844 United States presidential election in South Carolina

1844 United States presidential election in South Carolina
December 1, 1844
 
Nominee James K. Polk
Party Democratic
Home state Tennessee
Running mate George M. Dallas
Electoral vote 9
President before election

John Tyler
Independent

 Elected President

James K. Polk
Democratic

A presidential election was held in South Carolina on December 1, 1844 as part of the 1844 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 9 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

South Carolina cast 9 electoral votes for the Democratic candidate James K. Polk. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.

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