1824 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1824 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 3, 1824, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina House of Representatives Richard Irvine Manning I was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against candidate Jacob B. I'on.[1]
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December 3, 1824
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General election
On election day, December 3, 1824, Democratic-Republican candidate Richard Irvine Manning I was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 43 votes against his opponent candidate Jacob B. I'on, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Manning was sworn in as the 50th Governor of South Carolina on January 3, 1825.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Richard Irvine Manning I | 103 | 62.81% | |
| Jacob B. I'on | 60 | 36.59% | ||
| Scattering | 1 | 0.60% | ||
| Total votes | 164 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||