1783 South Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1783 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:South Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1782 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1782
Next Election:1785 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1785
Election Date:31 January 1783
Nominee1:Benjamin Guerard
Party1:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:John Mathews
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
After Election:Benjamin Guerard
After Party:Nonpartisan politician

The 1783 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 31 January 1783 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina House of Representatives Benjamin Guerard 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, 31 January 1783, candidate Benjamin Guerard was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly. Guerard was sworn in as the 34th Governor of South Carolina on 4 February 1783.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Benjamin Guerard . 20 May 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: SC Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 23 May 2004 . 20 May 2024.