The 1804 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 7 December 1804 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former South Carolina Comptroller General Paul Hamilton 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, 7 December 1804, Democratic-Republican candidate Paul Hamilton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Hamilton was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1805.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Paul Hamilton | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Paul Hamilton". National Governors Association. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 21 May 2024.