The 1880 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 7 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1880 United States presidential election in South Carolina

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Nominee Winfield S. Hancock James A. Garfield Party Democratic Republican Home state Pennsylvania Ohio Running mate William H. English Chester A. Arthur Electoral vote 7 0 Popular vote 111,236 57,954 Percentage 65.51% 34.13%

County Results Hancock   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%   90-100% Garfield   50-60%   60-70%   90-100%

President before election Rutherford B. Hayes Republican Elected President James A. Garfield Republican

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South Carolina voted for the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield. Hancock won the state by a margin of 31.38%.