Donald Trump is expected to win South Carolina and its 9 electoral votes. The states has consistently voted Republican since 1980.
updated: November 8, 2016
South Carolina 2016 Election Results
Senator Tim Scott (Republican) is up for re-election and expected to easily win.
South Carolina Political Facts
Governor: Nikki Haley (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 7
- Rep. James Clyburn (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Joe Wilson (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Marshall Sanford (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Jeff Duncan (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Trey Gowdy (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Mick Mulvaney (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Tom Rice (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
Electoral Votes: 9
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 7 p.m.
- South Carolina Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past South Carolina Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 44% | Romney | 55% |
| 2008 | Obama | 45% | McCain | 54% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 41% | Bush | 58% |
| 2000 | Gore | 41% | Bush | 57% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 44% | Dole | 50% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 43% | Bush | 47% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 38% | Bush | 62% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 36% | Reagan | 64% |
| 1980 | Carter | 48% | Reagan | 49% |
| 1976 | Carter | 56% | Ford | 43% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 28% | Nixon | 71% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 30% | Nixon | 38% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 41% | Goldwater | 59% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 51% | Nixon | 49% |
South Carolina State Facts
Population (2010 census): 4,625,364
Population Rank By State: 24
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 4.5%
Capital: Columbia
Largest City: Columbia
State Nickname: Palmetto State
