1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election
December 9, 1834
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The 1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 9, 1834, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district George McDuffie 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 9, 1834, Democratic candidate George McDuffie was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. McDuffie was sworn in as the 55th Governor of South Carolina on January 17, 1835.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | George McDuffie | Unknown | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | Unknown | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Nullifier | ||||
References
- ^ "George McDuffie". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-05-22.