1806 South Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1806 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:South Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1804 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1804
Next Election:1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1808
Election Date:9 December 1806
Nominee1:Charles Pinckney
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:73
Percentage1:52.52%
Nominee2:Henry Middleton
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote2:66
Percentage2:47.48%
Governor
Before Election:Paul Hamilton
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Charles Pinckney
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1806 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1806 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Former Democratic-Republican Governor Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives Henry Middleton.[1]

General election

On election day, 9 December 1806, former Democratic-Republican Governor Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 7 votes against his opponent fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Henry Middleton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Pinckney was sworn in for his fourth overall term on 3 January 1807.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charles Pinckney . 21 May 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: SC Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 12 April 2018 . 21 May 2024.