1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election

1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election

December 17, 1794
 
Nominee Arnoldus Vanderhorst
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Moultrie
Federalist

Elected Governor

Arnoldus Vanderhorst
Federalist

The 1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 17, 1794, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Federalist candidate and former Mayor of Charleston Arnoldus Vanderhorst 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

On election day, December 17, 1794, Federalist candidate Arnoldus Vanderhorst was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Vanderhorst was sworn in as the 38th Governor of South Carolina that same day.[2]

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1794
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Arnoldus Vanderhorst 1 100.00%
Total votes 1 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Arnoldus Vanderhorst". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-05-20.