1856 United States presidential election in South Carolina

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United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1856

November 4, 1856

Nominee James Buchanan Party Democratic Home state Pennsylvania Running mate John C. Breckinridge Electoral vote 8

President before election Franklin Pierce Democratic Elected President James Buchanan Democratic

The 1856 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 4, 1856, as part of the 1856 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

South Carolina cast 8 electoral votes for the Democratic candidate James Buchanan. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.

Results

United States presidential election in South Carolina, 1856
Party		Candidate	Running mate	Popular vote		Electoral vote
				Count	%	Count	%
	Democratic	James Buchanan of Pennsylvania	John Cabell Breckinridge of Kentucky	–	–	8	100.00%