1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | John Drayton | | | Party | Democratic-Republican | | Popular vote | 1 | | Percentage | 100.00% | | |
Governor before election Charles Pinckney Democratic-Republican | Elected Governor John Drayton Democratic-Republican | |
The 1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 8 December 1808 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Former Democratic-Republican Governor John Drayton 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, 8 December 1808, former Democratic-Republican Governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Drayton was sworn in for his second overall term on 3 January 1809.[2]
Results
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