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South Carolina gubernatorial election
1822 South Carolina gubernatorial election|
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The 1822 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 7 December 1822 in order to elect the
Governor of South Carolina.
Democratic-Republican candidate and
incumbent President of the
South Carolina Senate
John Lyde Wilson was elected by the
South Carolina General Assembly against
Federalist candidate and former President of the
South Carolina Senate
Benjamin Huger.
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General election
On election day, 7 December 1822,
Democratic-Republican candidate
John Lyde Wilson was elected by the
South Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 11 votes against his opponent
Federalist candidate
Benjamin Huger, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Wilson was sworn in as the 49th
Governor of South Carolina on 3 January 1823.
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Results
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