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1796 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Samuel Ashe
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Samuel Ashe
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel Ashe
Democratic-Republican

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The 1796 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in December 1796 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Ashe was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.

General election

On election day in December 1796, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Ashe was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Ashe was sworn in for his second term on 19 December 1796.

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1796
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Samuel Ashe (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. "Samuel Ashe". National Governors Association. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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