1792 South Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1792 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:South Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1791 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1791
Next Election:1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1794
Election Date:4 December 1792
Nominee1:William Moultrie
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:Charles Pinckney
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
After Election:William Moultrie
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1792 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 4 December 1792 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Federalist candidate and former Governor William Moultrie 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, 4 December 1792, Federalist candidate and former Governor William Moultrie was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Moultrie was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term on 5 December 1792.[2]

Results

Notes and References

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