From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election|
|
|
|
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]
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]