1796 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1796 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 4 December 1796 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former Governor Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against Independent candidate and former Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina Henry Laurens.[1]

1796 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Charles Pinckney Henry Laurens
Party Democratic-Republican Independent
Popular vote 87 53
Percentage 62.14% 37.86%

Governor before election

Arnoldus Vanderhorst
Federalist

Elected Governor

Charles Pinckney
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 4 December 1796, Democratic-Republican candidate and former Governor Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 34 votes against his opponent Independent candidate Henry Laurens, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Pinckney was sworn in for his third overall term on 8 December 1796.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1796
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Charles Pinckney 87 62.14%
Independent Henry Laurens 53 37.86%
Total votes 140 100.00%
Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Pinckney". National Governors Association. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2024.