1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:South Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1792 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1792
Next Election:1796 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1796
Election Date:17 December 1794
Nominee1:Arnoldus Vanderhorst
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:William Moultrie
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:Arnoldus Vanderhorst
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 17 December 1794 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Federalist candidate and former Mayor of Charleston Arnoldus Vanderhorst 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, 17 December 1794, Federalist candidate Arnoldus Vanderhorst was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Vanderhorst was sworn in as the 38th Governor of South Carolina that same day.[2]

Results

Notes and References

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