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The1804 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 7 December 1804 in order to elect theGovernor of South Carolina.Democratic-Republican candidate and formerSouth Carolina Comptroller GeneralPaul Hamilton was elected by theSouth Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
On election day, 7 December 1804,Democratic-Republican candidatePaul Hamilton was elected by theSouth Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Hamilton was sworn in as the 42ndGovernor of South Carolina on 3 January 1805.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Paul Hamilton | 1 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republicanhold | ||||
