1812 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1812 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 10 December 1812 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives Joseph Alston was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent member of the South Carolina House of Representatives John Geddes.[1]

1812 South Carolina gubernatorial election

← 1810 10 December 1812 1814 →
 
Nominee Joseph Alston John Geddes
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 82 76
Percentage 51.90% 48.10%

Governor before election

Henry Middleton
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph Alston
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 10 December 1812, Democratic-Republican candidate Joseph Alston was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 6 votes against his opponent fellow Democratic-Republican candidate John Geddes, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Alston was sworn in as the 44th Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1813.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1812
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Joseph Alston 82 51.90%
Democratic-Republican John Geddes 76 48.10%
Total votes 158 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Joseph Alston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2024.