1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election

1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election
December 1, 1810
 
Nominee Benjamin Smith David Stone
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 97 84
Percentage 53.59% 46.41%
Governor before election

David Stone
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Benjamin Smith
Democratic-Republican

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The 1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 1, 1810, in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former Adjutant General of North Carolina Benjamin Smith was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against incumbent Democratic-Republican governor David Stone.[1]

General election

On election day, December 1, 1810, Democratic-Republican candidate Benjamin Smith was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 13 votes against his opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican governor David Stone, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Smith was sworn in for his second term on December 5, 1810.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1810
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Benjamin Smith 97 53.59
Democratic-Republican David Stone (incumbent) 84 46.41
Total votes 181 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "David Stone". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. January 6, 2008. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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