Who won South Carolina in the 1800 presidential election?

Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) carried South Carolina in 1800, winning its 8 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did South Carolina have in 1800?

South Carolina cast 8 electoral votes in the 1800 presidential election.

Did South Carolina vote for the national winner in 1800?

Yes. South Carolina backed Thomas Jefferson, who won the presidency that year.

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South Carolina: Jefferson carries 8 EV.

South Carolina cast its 8 electoral votes for Jefferson (Democratic-Republican). National winner: Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) — South Carolina voted with the national winner this cycle.

South Carolina in 1800

The 1800 contest saw South Carolina line up behind Jefferson, delivering 8 electoral votes to the Democratic-Republican ticket. That placed South Carolina with the eventual winner: Thomas Jefferson went on to take the presidency, and South Carolina was part of his column.

South Carolina stayed in the Democratic-Republican column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1796. South Carolina did not move alone — neighboring Georgia and North Carolina broke the same way in 1800. Over its 59 recorded presidential cycles, South Carolina has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 28 times in all. The vote fell within the First Party System — Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans.

With no candidate reaching an Electoral College majority, the 1800 election was decided in the House of Representatives.

The 1800 national map

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