1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1808 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 8, 1808, in order to elect the governor of South Carolina. Former Democratic-Republican 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 8, 1808
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General election
On election day, December 8, 1808, former Democratic-Republican governor John Drayton was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Drayton was sworn in for his second overall term on January 3, 1809.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | John Drayton | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||