1838 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1838 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 7 December 1838 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and incumbent President of the South Carolina Senate Patrick Noble was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1838 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Patrick Noble
Party Democratic

Governor before election

Pierce Mason Butler
Democratic

Elected Governor

Patrick Noble
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 7 December 1838, Democratic candidate Patrick Noble was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Noble was sworn in as the 57th Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1839.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1838
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Patrick Noble Unknown 100.00%
Total votes Unknown 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Patrick Noble". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2024.