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1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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

Governor before election

John Drayton (Acting)
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Drayton
Democratic-Republican

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The 1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 4 December 1800 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Acting 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, 4 December 1800, incumbent Democratic-Republican Acting Governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Drayton was sworn in for a full term on 3 January 1801.

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1800
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Drayton (incumbent) 1 100.00%
Total votes 1 100.00%
Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist

References

  1. "John Drayton". National Governors Association. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
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