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South Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1834 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1834 in order to elect the
Governor of South Carolina.
Democratic candidate and
incumbent member of the
U.S. House of Representatives from
South Carolina's 5th district
George McDuffie was elected by the
South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.
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General election
On election day, 9 December 1834,
Democratic candidate
George McDuffie was elected by the
South Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. McDuffie was sworn in as the 55th
Governor of South Carolina on 17 January 1835.
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Results
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