1808 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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1808 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee David Stone Benjamin Williams
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 96 76
Percentage 55.81% 44.19%

Governor before election

Benjamin Williams
Federalist

Elected Governor

David Stone
Democratic-Republican

The 1808 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in December 1808 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former United States Senator from North Carolina David Stone was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against incumbent Federalist Governor Benjamin Williams.[1]

General election

On election day in December 1808, Democratic-Republican candidate David Stone was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 20 votes against his opponent incumbent Federalist Governor Benjamin Williams, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Stone was sworn in as the 15th Governor of North Carolina on 12 December 1808.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1808
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican David Stone 96 55.81
Federalist Benjamin Williams (incumbent) 76 44.19
Total votes 172 100.00
Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist

References

  1. ^ "Nathaniel Alexander". National Governors Association. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 13 May 2007. Retrieved 16 May 2024.