1826 North Carolina gubernatorial election

1826 North Carolina gubernatorial election

December 27, 1826
 
Nominee Hutchins Gordon Burton
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Hutchins Gordon Burton
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Hutchins Gordon Burton
Democratic-Republican

The 1826 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 27, 1826, in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Hutchins Gordon Burton was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, December 27, 1826, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Hutchins Gordon Burton was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Burton was sworn in for his third term on December 29, 1826.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1826
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Hutchins Gordon Burton (incumbent) 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Hutchins Gordon Burton". National Governors Association. January 5, 2013. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. January 6, 2008. Retrieved 2024-05-17.