1822 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1822 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 7 December 1822 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent President of the South Carolina Senate John Lyde Wilson was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against Federalist candidate and former President of the South Carolina Senate Benjamin Huger.[1]

1822 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Lyde Wilson Benjamin Huger
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 83 72
Percentage 52.53% 45.57%

Governor before election

Thomas Bennett Jr.
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Lyde Wilson
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 7 December 1822, Democratic-Republican candidate John Lyde Wilson was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 11 votes against his opponent Federalist candidate Benjamin Huger, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Wilson was sworn in as the 49th Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1823.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1822
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Lyde Wilson 83 52.53%
Federalist Benjamin Huger 72 45.57%
Scattering 3 1.90%
Total votes 158 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Lyde Wilson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2024.