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John McCain won the state of South Carolina in the 2008 Election. The state has eight electoral votes. South Carolina has voted Republican since 1976, when it voted for Democrat Jimmy Carter.
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Fast Facts
- About 2.5 million people registered to vote, a record numberGo Upstate.com: SC says record 2.5 million register to vote (October 28, 2008)
- Electoral votes: 8
- Polls open: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Voter turnout: 75.41%
- Winner of South Carolina: John McCainmsnbc: McCain wins Ky., S.C.; Obama takes Vermont(November 4, 2008)
- McCain won over Obama with 54% over 45%
- Pre-election poll: McCain was leading with 52.3% over 43.8%Pollster.com: 2008 South Carolina Presidential General Election: Mccain Vs Obama
- Barack Obama won the presidential election
- Democratic Primary winner: Barack Obama
- Republican Primary winner: John McCain
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Other South Carolina Races
- Senate:
- Incumbent: Lindsey Graham (R)
- Challenger: Bob Conley (D)
- Graham was re-elected as Senator for South CarolinaMcCain in Ky., Obama wins Vt. (November 4, 2008)
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Past South Carolina Winners
- 2004: George W. Bush
- 2000: George W. Bush
- 1996: Bob Dole
- 1992: Bob Dole
- 1988: George H. W. Bush
- 1984: Ronald Reagan
- 1980: Ronald Reagan
- 1976: Jimmy Carter
- 1972: Richard Nixon
- 1968: Richard Nixon
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South Carolina Government
- Governor: Mark Sanford
- Lieutenant Governor: André Bauer
- Attorney General: Henry McMaster
- Senators: Lindsey Graham, Jim DeMint
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2008 South Carolina Election Results
- 2008 Presidential Election Winner: Barack Obama
- Winner of South Carolina's Eight Electoral Votes: John McCain
- Margin of victory: 54% over 45%
- Winner of South Carolina's Senate Seat: Senator Lindsey Graham
- Margin of victory: 58% over 42%
- MSNBC: South Carolina Election Results: Presidential Race
- CNN: Presidential Election: South Carolina Results
- South Carolina State Election Commission: Statewide Results: 2008 General Election
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- 2008 Presidential Election Winner: Barack Obama
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South Carolina Election General Information
- South Carolina Election Commission: Voter Information Resource
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2006 South Carolina Election Results
- Winner of South Carolina's Gubernatorial Election: Mark Sanford
- Margin of victory: 55% over 45%
- CNN.com: South Carolina Election Results 2006
- South Carolina Election Commission: 2006 General Election Results
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2004 South Carolina Election Results
- 2004 Presidential Election Winner: George W. Bush
- Winner of South Carolina's eight Electoral Votes: George W. Bush
- Margin of victory: 58% over 41%
- Winner of South Carolina Senate Seat: Jim DeMint
- Margin of victory: 54% over 44%
- Washington Post: South Carolina Election Results 2004
- CNN.com: South Carolina Election Results 2004
- 2004 Presidential Election Winner: George W. Bush
