1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1794 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 17, 1794, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Federalist candidate and former Mayor of Charleston Arnoldus Vanderhorst 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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December 17, 1794
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General election
On election day, December 17, 1794, Federalist candidate Arnoldus Vanderhorst was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Vanderhorst was sworn in as the 38th Governor of South Carolina that same day.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Arnoldus Vanderhorst | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||