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1856 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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December 9, 1856
Nominee

Robert Francis Withers Allston

Party

Elected Governor Robert Francis Withers Allston Democratic | Governor before election James Hopkins Adams Democratic | Elected Governor Robert Francis Withers Allston Democratic | | | | | | | | Governor before election James Hopkins Adams Democratic | Elected Governor Robert Francis Withers Allston Democratic | | | | | | | |

The 1856 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 9, 1856, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and incumbent President of the South Carolina Senate Robert Francis Withers Allston was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.

On election day, December 9, 1856, Democratic candidate Robert Francis Withers Allston was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Allston was sworn in as the 67th Governor of South Carolina on January 3, 1857.

Party	Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Unknown	100.00%
Unknown	100.00%

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