1858 South Carolina gubernatorial election

none January 2025 December 2025 ly 1858 South Carolina gubernatorial election South Carolina Presidential no 1856 South Carolina gubernatorial election 1856 1860 South Carolina gubernatorial election 1860 December 10, 1858 125px William Henry Gist Democratic Party (United States) Governor Robert Francis Withers Allston Democratic Party (United States) William Henry Gist Democratic Party (United States) The 1858 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 10, 1858, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and former Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina William Henry Gist was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.William Henry Gist January 12, 2011 https://www.nga.org/governor/william-henry-gist/ 2024-05-23 National Governors Association General election On election day, December 10, 1858, Democratic candidate William Henry Gist was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Gist was sworn in as the 68th Governor of South Carolina on January 3, 1859.https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=40527 SC Governor ourcampaigns.com May 23, 2004 2024-05-23 Results South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1858 Democratic Party (United States) William Henry Gist Unknown 100.00% Unknown 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) References Category:1858 South Carolina elections Category:South Carolina gubernatorial elections Category:December 1858 Category:1858 United States gubernatorial elections Category:Indirect gubernatorial elections in the United States Category:Single-candidate gubernatorial elections in South Carolina