The 1928 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 6, 1928, as part of the 1928 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 9 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1928 United States presidential election in South Carolina

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Nominee Al Smith Herbert Hoover Party Democratic Republican Home state New York California Running mate Joseph Taylor Robinson Charles Curtis Electoral vote 9 0 Popular vote 62,700 5,858 Percentage 91.39% 8.54%

County Results Smith   70-80%   80-90%   90-100%

President before election Calvin Coolidge Republican Elected President Herbert Hoover Republican

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South Carolina voted for the Democratic nominee, Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York, over the Republican nominee, former Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover of California. Smith ran with Senator Joseph Taylor Robinson of Arkansas, while Hoover's running mate was Senate Majority Leader Charles Curtis of Kansas.

Smith won South Carolina by a margin of 82.85%, making the state his strongest performance nationwide.