1854 South Carolina gubernatorial election
The 1854 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 11 December 1854 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and former member of the South Carolina Senate James Hopkins Adams was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact amount of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
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General election
On election day, 11 December 1854, Democratic candidate John Lawrence Manning was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Adams was sworn in as the 66th Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1855.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Hopkins Adams | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "James Hopkins Adams". National Governors Association. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
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