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South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1806 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1806 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Former Democratic-Republican Governor Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives Henry Middleton.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 9 December 1806, former Democratic-Republican Governor Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 7 votes against his opponent fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Henry Middleton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Pinckney was sworn in for his fourth overall term on 3 January 1807.[2]
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