1789 North Carolina gubernatorial election

North Carolina gubernatorial election
1789 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Samuel Johnston
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Samuel Johnston
Federalist

Elected Governor

Samuel Johnston
Federalist

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The 1789 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in November 1789 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

On election day in November 1789, 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 third term on 18 November 1789.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1789
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Samuel Johnston (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Samuel Johnston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2024.