1788 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1788 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in December 1788 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Samuel Johnston was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day in December 1788, incumbent Federalist Governor Samuel Johnston was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Johnston was sworn in for his second term on 18 December 1788.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Federalist | Samuel Johnston (incumbent) | 1 | 100.00 | |
Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
Federalist hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "Samuel Johnston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
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