The 1791 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 4 December 1791 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Governor Charles Pinckney was re-elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against former Governor William Moultrie.[1]
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General election
editOn election day, 4 December 1791, incumbent Governor Charles Pinckney was re-elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 49 votes against his opponent former Governor William Moultrie. Pinckney was sworn in for his second term on 5 December 1791.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Charles Pinckney (incumbent) | 87 | 69.60% | |
| Nonpartisan | William Moultrie | 38 | 30.40% | |
| Total votes | 125 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Charles Pinckney". National Governors Association. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "South Carolina 1791 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved 20 May 2024.