1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:South Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1832
Next Election:1836 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1836
Election Date:9 December 1834
Nominee1:George McDuffie
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:James Hamilton Jr.
Before Party:Nullifier Party
After Election:George McDuffie
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1834 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district George McDuffie 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, 9 December 1834, Democratic candidate George McDuffie was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. McDuffie was sworn in as the 55th Governor of South Carolina on 17 January 1835.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George McDuffie . 22 May 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: SC Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 23 May 2004 . 22 May 2024.