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The 1828 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 10 December 1828 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Nullifier candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina Senate Stephen Decatur Miller was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown. [1]
On election day, 10 December 1828, Nullifier candidate Stephen Decatur Miller was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Nullifier control over the office of Governor. Miller was sworn in as the 52nd Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1829. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nullifier | Stephen Decatur Miller | Unknown | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | Unknown | 100.00% | ||
| Nullifier gain from Democratic-Republican | ||||
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