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1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election

← 1833 24 November 1834 1835 →
 
Nominee David L. Swain William Dunn Moseley
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 97 89
Percentage 51.05% 46.84%

Governor before election

David L. Swain
Whig

Elected Governor

David L. Swain
Whig

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The 1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 24 November 1834 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Whig governor David L. Swain was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the North Carolina Senate William Dunn Moseley.

General election

On election day, 24 November 1834, incumbent Whig governor David L. Swain was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 8 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee William Dunn Moseley, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Swain was sworn in for his third term on 10 December 1834.

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1834
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig David L. Swain (incumbent) 97 51.05
Democratic William Dunn Moseley 89 46.84
Scattering 4 2.11
Total votes 190 100.00
Whig hold

References

  1. "David Lowry Swain". National Governors Association. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 12 July 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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