1785 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1785 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 10 May 1785 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina William Moultrie 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 1785, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina William Moultrie was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly. Moultrie was sworn in as the 35th Governor of South Carolina that same day.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Moultrie | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "William Moultrie". 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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