2016Final results
2016 election for President in South Carolina
President · South Carolina
Donald J. Trump (R) won with 54.9% of the vote, defeating Hillary Clinton (D) by 14.3 points.
Donald J. TrumpRepublican · winner
54.9%1,155,389
Hillary ClintonDemocrat
40.7%855,373
Gary JohnsonLibertarian
2.3%49,204
Evan McMullinIndependent
1.0%21,016
Jill SteinGreen
0.6%13,034
Darrell CastleConstitution
0.3%5,765
Peter SkewesOther party
0.2%3,246
2,103,027 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Donald J. Trump (R)Hillary Clinton (D)
Also on the ballot: Gary Johnson (Libertarian), 2.3%; Evan McMullin (Independent), 1.0%; Jill Stein (Green), 0.6%; Darrell Castle (Constitution), 0.3%; Peter Skewes (Other party), 0.2%