1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1800 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 4, 1800, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Acting Governor John Drayton 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 4, 1800
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General election
On election day, December 4, 1800, incumbent Democratic-Republican Acting Governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Drayton was sworn in for a full term on January 3, 1801.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | John Drayton (incumbent) | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist | ||||