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1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election

← 1830 10 December 1832 1834 →
 
Nominee Robert Y. Hayne
Party Nullifier

Governor before election

James Hamilton Jr.
Nullifier

Elected Governor

Robert Y. Hayne
Nullifier

The 1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 10 December 1832 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Nullifier candidate and incumbent United States Senator from South Carolina Robert Y. Hayne was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 10 December 1832, Nullifier candidate Robert Y. Hayne was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Nullifier control over the office of Governor. Hayne was sworn in as the 54th Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1833.[2]

Results

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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1832
Party Candidate Votes %
Nullifier Robert Y. Hayne Unknown 100.00%
Total votes Unknown 100.00%
Nullifier hold

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Young Hayne". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2024.