1860 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1860 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 14 December 1860 in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and former United States Minister to Russia Francis Wilkinson Pickens was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact amount of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 14 December 1860, Democratic candidate Francis Wilkinson Pickens was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Pickens was sworn in as the 69th Governor of South Carolina that same day.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Francis Wilkinson Pickens | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Francis Wilkinson Pickens". National Governors Association. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 8 March 2007. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
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