1790 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1790 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 17 November 1790 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Alexander Martin was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against former Federalist member of the North Carolina Senate Charles Johnson.[1]

1790 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Alexander Martin
Party Federalist
Popular vote 151
Percentage 98.69%

Governor before election

Alexander Martin
Federalist

Elected Governor

Alexander Martin
Federalist

General election

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On election day, 17 November 1790, incumbent Federalist Governor Alexander Martin was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 149 votes against his opponent Federalist candidate Charles Johnson, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Martin was sworn in for his fifth overall term on 9 December 1790.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1790
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Alexander Martin (incumbent) 151 98.69
Federalist Charles Johnson 2 1.31
Total votes 153 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Alexander Martin". National Governors Association. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 12 February 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2024.