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.

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.

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

Results by elector +1788-89 United States presidential election in South Carolina Party Candidate Vice presidential electoral vote Federalist Arthur Simkins John Rutledge/John Hancock Federalist Charles Cotesworth Pinckney John Rutledge/John Hancock Federalist Christopher Gadsden John Rutledge/John Hancock Federalist Edward Rutledge John Rutledge/John Hancock Federalist Henry Laurens John Rutledge/John Hancock Federalist John Faucheraud Grimké John Rutledge/John Hancock Federalist Thomas Heyward Jr. John Rutledge/John Hancock

See also United States presidential elections in South Carolina

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