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1844 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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1844 South Carolina gubernatorial election

← 1842 7 December 1844 1846 →
 
Nominee William Aiken Jr.
Party Democratic

Governor before election

James H. Hammond
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Aiken Jr.
Democratic

The 1844 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 7 December 1844 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina Senate William Aiken Jr. 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, 7 December 1844, Democratic candidate William Aiken Jr. was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Aiken was sworn in as the 61st Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1845.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1844
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Aiken Jr. Unknown 100.00%
Total votes Unknown 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Aiken Jr". National Governors Association. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 23 May 2024.