1836 South Carolina gubernatorial election
December 10, 1836
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The 1836 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 10, 1836, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate Pierce Mason Butler 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 10, 1836, Democratic candidate Pierce Mason Butler was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Butler was sworn in as the 56th Governor of South Carolina on January 17, 1837.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pierce Mason Butler | Unknown | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | Unknown | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Pierce Mason Butler". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-05-22.