1798 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1798 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 18, 1798, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Federalist candidate and former member of the South Carolina Senate Edward Rutledge was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against fellow Federalist candidate and former Governor William Moultrie.[1]
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December 18, 1798
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General election
On election day, December 18, 1798, Federalist candidate Edward Rutledge was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 63 votes against his opponent fellow Federalist candidate and former Governor William Moultrie, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Rutledge was sworn in as the 39th Governor of South Carolina on December 19, 1798.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Edward Rutledge | 103 | 72.03% | |
| Federalist | William Moultrie | 40 | 27.97% | |
| Total votes | 143 | 100.00% | ||
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