1848 South Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1848 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:South Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1846 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1846
Next Election:1850 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1850
Election Date:12 December 1848
Nominee1:Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:David Johnson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1848 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 12 December 1848 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and former Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook 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, 12 December 1848, Democratic candidate Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Seabrook was sworn in as the 63rd Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1849.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook . 23 May 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: SC Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 23 May 2004 . 23 May 2024.