1992Final results
1992 election for President in South Carolina
President · South Carolina
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 47.0% of the vote, defeating Bill Clinton (D) by 4.2 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
47.0%577,507
Bill ClintonDemocrat
42.8%525,514
Ross PerotIndependent
9.7%119,257
Andre MarrouLibertarian
0.2%2,719
Howard PhillipsOther party
0.2%2,680
Lenora FulaniUnited Citizens
0.1%1,235
1,228,912 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1992
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
George H.w. Bush (R)Bill Clinton (D)Ross Perot (I)
Also on the ballot: Andre Marrou (Libertarian), 0.2%; Howard Phillips (Other party), 0.2%; Lenora Fulani (United Citizens), 0.1%