1787 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1787 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 10 May 1787 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Candidate Thomas Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 10 May 1787, candidate Thomas Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly. Pinckney was sworn in as the 36th Governor of South Carolina that same day.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Thomas Pinckney | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas Pinckney". National Governors Association. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
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