1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:South Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1830 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1830
Next Election:1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1834
Election Date:10 December 1832
Nominee1:Robert Y. Hayne
Party1:Nullifier Party
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:James Hamilton Jr.
Before Party:Nullifier Party
After Election:Robert Y. Hayne
After Party:Nullifier Party

The 1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 10 December 1832 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Nullifier candidate and incumbent United States Senator from South Carolina Robert Y. Hayne 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, 10 December 1832, Nullifier candidate Robert Y. Hayne was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Nullifier control over the office of Governor. Hayne was sworn in as the 54th Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1833.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Young Hayne . 22 May 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: SC Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 23 May 2004 . 22 May 2024.