1779 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1779 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 January 1779 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Former Governor John Rutledge was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1779 South Carolina gubernatorial election

← 1778 9 January 1779 1782 →
 
Nominee John Rutledge
Party Nonpartisan
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Rawlins Lowndes
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

John Rutledge
Nonpartisan

General election

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On election day, 9 January 1779, Former Governor John Rutledge was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly. Rutledge was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term that same day.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1779
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan John Rutledge Unknown 100.00%
Total votes Unknown 100.00%
Nonpartisan hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Rutledge". National Governors Association. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2024.