What happened to the Republicans in South Carolina as a result of the election of 1876
After the disputed election of 1876, which ultimately resulted in Rutherford B. Hayes being declared the winner of the presidency, the Republicans in South Carolina faced significant challenges. The election had exposed deep divisions within the state's Republican Party, as many white Republicans had supported Democratic candidates due to their opposition to Reconstruction policies.
As a result, the Republican Party in South Carolina lost power and influence in the state. The Democratic Party regained control of the state government and began to roll back Reconstruction-era reforms, such as voting rights for African Americans and government representation for freedmen.
The end of Reconstruction in South Carolina marked the beginning of a period of increased racial discrimination and segregation in the state, as Jim Crow laws were enacted to enforce racial hierarchy and limit the rights of African Americans. The Republican Party in South Carolina struggled to maintain relevance in the face of these challenges, and would not regain power in the state until much later in the 20th century.