1778 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1778 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 19 March 1778 in order to elect the President of South Carolina. The office would be renamed to Governor following this election. Incumbent Acting President Rawlins Lowndes was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly after their initial choice Arthur Middleton declined to take the office. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 19 March 1778, incumbent Acting President Rawlins Lowndes was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly. Lowndes was sworn in as the 2nd President of South Carolina that same day.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Rawlins Lowndes (incumbent) | Unknown | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | Unknown | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Rawlins Lowndes". National Governors Association. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "SC President (Governor)". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
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