1806 South Carolina gubernatorial election

1806 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Charles Pinckney Henry Middleton
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 73 66
Percentage 52.52% 47.48%

Governor before election

Paul Hamilton
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Charles Pinckney
Democratic-Republican

The 1806 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1806 in order to elect the governor of South Carolina. Former Democratic-Republican governor Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives Henry Middleton.[1]

General election

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On election day, 9 December 1806, former Democratic-Republican governor Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 7 votes against his opponent fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Henry Middleton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Pinckney was sworn in for his fourth overall term on 3 January 1807.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1806
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Charles Pinckney 73 52.52%
Democratic-Republican Henry Middleton 66 47.48%
Total votes 139 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Pinckney". National Governors Association. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2024.