1808 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ "David Stone". National Governors Association. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 13 May 2007. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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