The 1848 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 12 December 1848 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and former Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook 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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General election
editOn election day, 12 December 1848, Democratic candidate Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Seabrook was sworn in as the 63rd Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1849.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook". National Governors Association. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 23 May 2024.