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1826 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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1826 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Taylor
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Richard Irvine Manning I
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Taylor
Democratic-Republican

The 1826 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1826 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former United States Senator from South Carolina John Taylor 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

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On election day, 9 December 1826, Democratic-Republican candidate John Taylor was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Taylor was sworn in as the 51st Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1827.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1826
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Taylor 1 100.00%
Total votes 1 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Taylor". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2024.