2020Final results
2020 election for President in South Carolina
President · South Carolina
Donald J. Trump (R) won with 55.1% of the vote, defeating Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D) by 11.7 points.
Donald J. TrumpRepublican · winner
55.1%1,385,103
Joseph R. Biden Jr.Democrat
43.4%1,091,541
Jo JorgensenLibertarian
1.1%27,916
Howie HawkinsGreen
0.3%6,907
Rocky De La FuenteOther party
0.1%1,862
2,513,329 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The candidates
Donald J. Trump (R)Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D)
Also on the ballot: Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian), 1.1%; Howie Hawkins (Green), 0.3%; Rocky De La Fuente (Other party), 0.1%