1787 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1787 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on May 10, 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]
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May 10, 1787
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General election
On election day, May 10, 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Thomas Pinckney | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||