Election in South Carolina
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 | |
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.
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%.
Results
References
- ^ "1880 Presidential General Election Results - South Carolina".