1832 United States presidential election in South Carolina

The 1832 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 2 and December 5, 1832, as part of the 1832 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1832

November 2 – December 5, 1832
 
Nominee John Floyd
Party Nullifier
Home state Virginia
Running mate Henry Lee
Electoral vote 11

President before election

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

Elected President

Andrew Jackson
Democratic

South Carolina cast 11 electoral votes for the Nullifier Party candidate, John Floyd. These electors were elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.[1]

Results

United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1832[2]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Nullifier John Floyd 11
Totals 11

References

  1. "1832 Presidential General Election Results". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  2. "1832 Presidential Electoral Vote Count". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 13 April 2013.


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