1842 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1842 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 8 December 1842 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and former member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district James H. Hammond was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against fellow Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina Senate Robert Francis Withers Allston.[1]

1842 South Carolina gubernatorial election

← 1840 8 December 1842 1844 →
 
Nominee James H. Hammond Robert Francis Withers Allston
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 83 76
Percentage 51.55% 47.21%

Governor before election

John Peter Richardson II
Democratic

Elected Governor

James H. Hammond
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 8 December 1842, Democratic candidate James H. Hammond was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 7 votes against his opponent fellow Democratic candidate Robert Francis Withers Allston, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Hammond was sworn in as the 60th Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1843.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1842
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James H. Hammond 83 51.55%
Democratic Robert Francis Withers Allston 76 47.21%
Scattering 2 1.24%
Total votes 161 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "James Henry Hammond". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.