1796_United_States_presidential_election_in_South_Carolina
1796 United States presidential election in South Carolina
Election in South Carolina
The 1796 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place between November 4 and December 7, 1796, as part of the 1796 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
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During this election, South Carolina cast 8 electoral votes for former Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson.[1][2]