1828 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1828 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 10, 1828, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Nullifier candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina Senate Stephen Decatur Miller 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 10, 1828
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General election
On election day, December 10, 1828, Nullifier candidate Stephen Decatur Miller was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Nullifier control over the office of Governor. Miller was sworn in as the 52nd Governor of South Carolina on January 3, 1829.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nullifier | Stephen Decatur Miller | Unknown | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | Unknown | 100.00% | ||
| Nullifier gain from Democratic-Republican | ||||
