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1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Drayton
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Charles Pinckney
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Drayton
Democratic-Republican

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The 1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 8 December 1808 in order to elect the governor of South Carolina. Former Democratic-Republican governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.

General election

On election day, 8 December 1808, former Democratic-Republican governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Drayton was sworn in for his second overall term on 3 January 1809.

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1808
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Drayton 1 100.00%
Total votes 1 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. "John Drayton". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  2. "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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