1791 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1791 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 4, 1791, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Governor Charles Pinckney was re-elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against former Governor William Moultrie.[1]
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December 4, 1791
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General election
On election day, December 4, 1791, incumbent Governor Charles Pinckney was re-elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 49 votes against his opponent former Governor William Moultrie. Pinckney was sworn in for his second term on December 5, 1791.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Charles Pinckney (incumbent) | 87 | 69.60% | |
| Nonpartisan | William Moultrie | 38 | 30.40% | |
| Total votes | 125 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||