1789 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1789 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on January 21, 1789, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Candidate and former President of the South Carolina Senate Charles 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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January 21, 1789
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General election
On election day, January 21, 1789, candidate Charles Pinckney was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly. Pinckney was sworn in as the 37th Governor of South Carolina on January 26, 1789.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Charles Pinckney | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||