1791 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1791 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 4 December 1791 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Governor Charles Pinckney was re-elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against former Governor William Moultrie.[1]

1791 South Carolina gubernatorial election

4 December 1791
 
Nominee Charles Pinckney William Moultrie
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 87 38
Percentage 69.60% 30.40%

Governor before election

Charles Pinckney
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Charles Pinckney
Nonpartisan

General election

On election day, 4 December 1791, incumbent Governor Charles Pinckney was re-elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 49 votes against his opponent former Governor William Moultrie. Pinckney was sworn in for his second term on 5 December 1791.[2]

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1791
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Charles Pinckney (incumbent) 87 69.60%
Nonpartisan William Moultrie 38 30.40%
Total votes 125 100.00%
Nonpartisan hold

References

  1. "Charles Pinckney". National Governors Association. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. "South Carolina 1791 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
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