1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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.[1]

1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election

4 December 1800
 
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

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.[2]

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. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
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