1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election

1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election

4 December 1800

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

Governor before election John Drayton (Acting) Democratic-Republican Elected Governor John Drayton Democratic-Republican

The 1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 4 December 1800 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Acting Governor John Drayton 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, 4 December 1800, incumbent Democratic-Republican Acting Governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Drayton was sworn in for a full term on 3 January 1801.[2]

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1800

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	John Drayton (incumbent)	1	100.00%
Total votes			1	100.00%
	Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist

References

1. "John Drayton". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
2. "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved May 20, 2024.