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1836 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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1836 South Carolina gubernatorial election

← 1834 10 December 1836 1838 →
 
Nominee Pierce Mason Butler
Party Democratic

Governor before election

George McDuffie
Democratic

Elected Governor

Pierce Mason Butler
Democratic

The 1836 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 10 December 1836 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate Pierce Mason Butler was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 10 December 1836, Democratic candidate Pierce Mason Butler was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Butler was sworn in as the 56th Governor of South Carolina on 17 January 1837.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1836
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pierce Mason Butler Unknown 100.00%
Total votes Unknown 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Pierce Mason Butler". National Governors Association. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2024.