The 1865 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on October 18, 1865, to elect the
governor
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of
South Carolina
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It was the first election in which the voters of South Carolina were able to directly choose the governor as a result of the ratification of the
South Carolina Constitution of 1865. However, the constitution only permitted for
white
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men to cast
ballots
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, with
blacks
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being forbidden from voting.
General election
The general election was held on October 18, 1865 and
James Lawrence Orr
James Lawrence Orr (May 12, 1822May 5, 1873) was an American diplomat and politician who served as the 22nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1859. He also served as the 73rd governor of South Carolina from 186 ...
was elected as the first
postbellum
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governor of South Carolina
The governor of South Carolina is the head of government of South Carolina. The governor is the '' ex officio'' commander-in-chief of the National Guard when not called into federal service. The governor's responsibilities include making year ...
. He won a narrow victory over
Wade Hampton Wade Hampton may refer to the following people:
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*Wade Hampton I (1752–1835), American soldier in Revolutionary War and War of 1812 and U.S. congressman
*Wade Hampton II (1791–1858), American plantation owner and soldier in War of 1812
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, who campaigned for his supporters not to vote for him. Neither candidate was aligned with any
political party
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for the election.
Results
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James Lawrence Orr
James Lawrence Orr (May 12, 1822May 5, 1873) was an American diplomat and politician who served as the 22nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1859. He also served as the 73rd governor of South Carolina from 186 ...
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Wade Hampton III
Wade Hampton III (March 28, 1818April 11, 1902) was an American military officer who served the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War and later a politician from South Carolina. He came from a wealthy planter family, and ...
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By county
See also
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Governor of South Carolina
The governor of South Carolina is the head of government of South Carolina. The governor is the '' ex officio'' commander-in-chief of the National Guard when not called into federal service. The governor's responsibilities include making year ...
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List of governors of South Carolina
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South Carolina gubernatorial elections
Prior to 1865, the Governor of South Carolina was chosen by the General Assembly. The Constitution of South Carolina provided for the voters of South Carolina to choose the governor; James Lawrence Orr was the first elected governor of South Caroli ...
References
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External links
SCIway Biography of Governor James Lawrence Orr
{{DEFAULTSORT:South Carolina Gubernatorial Election, 1865
1865 United States gubernatorial elections
1865
Events
January–March
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Gubernatorial
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October 1865 events