1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina

1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina
November 7, 1848
 
Nominee Lewis Cass
Party Democratic
Home state Michigan
Running mate William O. Butler
Electoral vote 9
President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

 Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

The 1848 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 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 Lewis Cass. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.

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