1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 17 December 1794 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Federalist candidate and former Mayor of Charleston Arnoldus Vanderhorst was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Arnoldus Vanderhorst
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Moultrie
Federalist

Elected Governor

Arnoldus Vanderhorst
Federalist

General election

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On election day, 17 December 1794, Federalist candidate Arnoldus Vanderhorst was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Vanderhorst was sworn in as the 38th Governor of South Carolina that same day.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1794
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Arnoldus Vanderhorst 1 100.00%
Total votes 1 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

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