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1828 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Stephen Decatur Miller
Party Nullifier

Governor before election

John Taylor
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Stephen Decatur Miller
Nullifier

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The 1828 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 10 December 1828 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Nullifier candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina Senate Stephen Decatur Miller 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, 10 December 1828, Nullifier candidate Stephen Decatur Miller was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Nullifier control over the office of Governor. Miller was sworn in as the 52nd Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1829.

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1828
Party Candidate Votes %
Nullifier Stephen Decatur Miller Unknown 100.00%
Total votes Unknown 100.00%
Nullifier gain from Democratic-Republican

References

  1. "Stephen Decatur Miller". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  2. "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved May 22, 2024.


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