1858 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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1858 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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Nominee William Henry Gist
Party Democratic
Governor before election

Robert Francis Withers Allston
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Henry Gist
Democratic

The 1858 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 10, 1858, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and former Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina William Henry Gist 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

On election day, December 10, 1858, Democratic candidate William Henry Gist was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Gist was sworn in as the 68th Governor of South Carolina on January 3, 1859. [2]

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1858
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic William Henry Gist Unknown 100.00%
Total votesUnknown 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

  1. ↑ "William Henry Gist". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  2. ↑ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-05-23.


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