1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 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 amount of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 9 December 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 17 January 1835.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George McDuffie | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Nullifier | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "George McDuffie". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
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