The 1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 8 December 1808 in order to elect the governor of South Carolina. Former Democratic-Republican governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
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General election
editOn election day, 8 December 1808, former Democratic-Republican governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Drayton was sworn in for his second overall term on 3 January 1809.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | John Drayton | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "John Drayton". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved May 21, 2024.