The 1880 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880 to select the governor of South Carolina. Johnson Hagood was nominated by the Democrats and ran against L. W. R. Blair, a Gr
Johnson Hagood
The 1878 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878, to select the governor of South Carolina. Wade Hampton III was renominated by the Democrats and ran against no organized op
1880 South Carolina gubernatorial election
…black leaders, they reasoned that although they might not win, it would maintain the cohesion and organization of the state party. However, as in the previous gubernatorial election, the party leaders stressed the futility of launching a statewide campaign. Nevertheless, a special committee was created to discuss the issue. The…
Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton III