1798 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1798 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 18 December 1798 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Federalist candidate and former member of the South Carolina Senate Edward Rutledge was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against fellow Federalist candidate and former Governor William Moultrie.[1]

1798 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edward Rutledge William Moultrie
Party Federalist Federalist
Popular vote 103 53
Percentage 72.03% 27.97%

Governor before election

Charles Pinckney
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Edward Rutledge
Federalist

General election

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On election day, 18 December 1798, Federalist candidate Edward Rutledge was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 63 votes against his opponent fellow Federalist candidate and former Governor William Moultrie, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Rutledge was sworn in as the 39th Governor of South Carolina on 19 December 1798.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1798
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Edward Rutledge 103 72.03%
Federalist William Moultrie 40 27.97%
Total votes 143 100.00%
Federalist gain from Democratic-Republican

References

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