1785 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The1785 South Carolina gubernatorial electionwas held on 10 May 1785 in order to elect theGovernor of South Carolina.IncumbentLieutenant Governor of South CarolinaWilliam Moultriewas elected by theSouth Carolina General Assemblyas he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 10 May 1785, incumbentLieutenant Governor of South CarolinaWilliam Moultriewas elected by theSouth Carolina General Assembly.Moultrie was sworn in as the 35thGovernor of South Carolinathat same day.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Moultrie | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisanhold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^"William Moultrie".National Governors Association.Retrieved20 May2024.
- ^"SC Governor".ourcampaigns. 23 May 2004.Retrieved20 May2024.
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