1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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 amount of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election

8 December 1808
 
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

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.[2]

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. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  2. "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
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