1844 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1844 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 7 December 1844 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina Senate William Aiken Jr. was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact amount of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 7 December 1844, Democratic candidate William Aiken Jr. was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Aiken was sworn in as the 61st Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1845.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Aiken Jr. | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "William Aiken Jr". National Governors Association. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
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