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The 1788 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 24 and 25, 1788 to select five Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The elections resulted in two candidates in support of Washington's administration and three candidates opposed to his policies.
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1st congressional district
William L. Smith defeated two candidates in the first election of the 1st congressional district, known as the Charleston District.
| Candidate | Position | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L. Smith | Pro-Administration | 653 | 53.09% |
| Alexander Gillon | Anti-Administration | 381 | 31.38% |
| David Ramsay | Pro-Administration | 191 | 15.53% |
2nd congressional district
Aedanus Burke defeated Robert Barnwell in the first election of the 2nd congressional district, known as the Beaufort-Orangeburg District.
| Candidate | Position | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aedanus Burke | Anti-Administration | 422 | 99.29% |
| Robert Barnwell | Pro-Administration | 1 | 0.24% |
| John Bull | 1 | 0.24% | |
| John Kean | 1 | 0.24% |
3rd congressional district
Daniel Huger won the first election of the 3rd congressional district, known as the Georgetown-Cheraw District.
| Candidate | Position | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Huger | Pro-Administration | 496 | 75.04% |
| John Page | 165 | 24.96% |
4th congressional district
Thomas Sumter won the first election of the 4th congressional district, known as the Camden District.
| Candidate | Position | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sumter | Anti-Administration | 507 | 100% |
5th congressional district
Thomas Tudor Tucker won the first election of the 5th congressional district, known as the Ninety-Six District.
| Candidate | Position | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tudor Tucker | Anti-Administration | 759 | 100% |
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections, 1789
- South Carolina's congressional districts
External links
Act No. 1427, 4 November 1788, setting up the initial congressional districts
References
- Becker, Robert A.; Merrill Jensen (1976). The Documentary History of the First Federal Elections 1788-1790. Volume I. The University of Wisconsin Press. pp. 198–199. ISBN 0-299-06690-8.
- "Our Campaigns - SC District 01 Race - Nov 24, 1788". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- "Our Campaigns - SC District 02 Race - Nov 24, 1788". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- "Our Campaigns - SC District 03 Race - Nov 24, 1788". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- "Our Campaigns - SC District 04 Race - Nov 24, 1788". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- "Our Campaigns - SC District 05 Race - Nov 24, 1788". www.ourcampaigns.com.
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The 1788 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 24 and 25 1788 to select five Representatives for two year terms from the state of South Carolina The elections resulted in two candidates in support of Washington s administration and three candidates opposed to his policies United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina 1788November 24 25 1788 1790 All 5 South Carolina seats to the United States House of Representatives Majority party Minority party Party Anti Administration Pro Administration Seats won 3 2 Popular vote 2 069 1 343 Percentage 57 8 37 5 The template Elections in South Carolina sidebar is being considered for deletion South Carolina congressional districts 1788 to 1790 1st District Charleston 2nd District Beaufort Orangeburg 3rd District Georgetown Cheraw 4th District Camden 5th District Ninety Six1st congressional districtWilliam L Smith defeated two candidates in the first election of the 1st congressional district known as the Charleston District Candidate Position Votes Percent William L Smith Pro Administration 653 53 09 Alexander Gillon Anti Administration 381 31 38 David Ramsay Pro Administration 191 15 53 2nd congressional districtAedanus Burke defeated Robert Barnwell in the first election of the 2nd congressional district known as the Beaufort Orangeburg District Candidate Position Votes Percent Aedanus Burke Anti Administration 422 99 29 Robert Barnwell Pro Administration 1 0 24 John Bull 1 0 24 John Kean 1 0 24 3rd congressional districtDaniel Huger won the first election of the 3rd congressional district known as the Georgetown Cheraw District Candidate Position Votes Percent Daniel Huger Pro Administration 496 75 04 John Page 165 24 96 4th congressional districtThomas Sumter won the first election of the 4th congressional district known as the Camden District Candidate Position Votes Percent Thomas Sumter Anti Administration 507 100 5th congressional districtThomas Tudor Tucker won the first election of the 5th congressional district known as the Ninety Six District Candidate Position Votes Percent Thomas Tudor Tucker Anti Administration 759 100 See alsoUnited States House of Representatives elections 1789 South Carolina s congressional districtsExternal linksAct No 1427 4 November 1788 setting up the initial congressional districtsReferencesBecker Robert A Merrill Jensen 1976 The Documentary History of the First Federal Elections 1788 1790 Volume I The University of Wisconsin Press pp 198 199 ISBN 0 299 06690 8 Our Campaigns SC District 01 Race Nov 24 1788 www ourcampaigns com Our Campaigns SC District 02 Race Nov 24 1788 www ourcampaigns com Our Campaigns SC District 03 Race Nov 24 1788 www ourcampaigns com Our Campaigns SC District 04 Race Nov 24 1788 www ourcampaigns com Our Campaigns SC District 05 Race Nov 24 1788 www ourcampaigns com