1792 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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December 4, 1792
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The 1792 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 4, 1792, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Federalist candidate and former Governor William Moultrie was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, December 4, 1792, Federalist candidate and former Governor William Moultrie was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Moultrie was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term on December 5, 1792.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Federalist | William Moultrie | Unknown | ||
| Total votes | Unknown | |||
| Federalist gain from Nonpartisan | ||||
References
[edit]- ↑ "William Moultrie". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
