1816 South Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1816 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 5 December 1816 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate Andrew Pickens was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives Thomas Bennett Jr..[1]

1816 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Andrew Pickens Thomas Bennett Jr.
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 87 72
Percentage 54.72% 45.28%

Governor before election

David Rogerson Williams
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Andrew Pickens
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 5 December 1816, Democratic-Republican candidate Andrew Pickens was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 15 votes against his opponent fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Thomas Bennett Jr., thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Pickens was sworn in as the 46th Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1817.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1816
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Andrew Pickens 87 54.72%
Democratic-Republican Thomas Bennett Jr. 72 45.28%
Total votes 159 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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