1826 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1826 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1826 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former United States Senator from South Carolina John Taylor 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, 9 December 1826, Democratic-Republican candidate John Taylor was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Taylor was sworn in as the 51st Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1827.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | John Taylor | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "John Taylor". National Governors Association. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ↑ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
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