1782 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1782 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 31 January 1782 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Candidate and former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives John Mathews was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly after their initial choice Christopher Gadsden declined to take the office. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1782 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Mathews
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Rutledge
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

John Mathews
Nonpartisan

General election

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On election day, 31 January 1782, candidate John Mathews was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly. Mathews was sworn in as the 33rd Governor of South Carolina that same day.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1782
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan John Mathews 1 100.00%
Total votes 1 100.00%
Nonpartisan hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Mathews". National Governors Association. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2024.