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 County resultsEllis: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Pool: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1860 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 2 August 1860 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Democratic governor John Willis Ellis won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the North Carolina Senate John Pool.
General election
On election day, 2 August 1860, incumbent Democratic governor John Willis Ellis won re-election by a margin of 6,093 votes against his opponent Whig nominee John Pool, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Ellis was sworn in for his second term on 1 January 1861.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Willis Ellis (incumbent) | 59,396 | 52.70 | |
| Whig | John Pool | 53,303 | 47.30 | |
| Total votes | 112,699 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "John Willis Ellis". National Governors Association. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2024.