1844 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1844 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 7, 1844, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina Senate William Aiken Jr. 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 7, 1844
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General election
On election day, December 7, 1844, Democratic candidate William Aiken Jr. was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Aiken was sworn in as the 61st Governor of South Carolina on January 3, 1845.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Aiken Jr. | Unknown | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | Unknown | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
