1800 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1800 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 26 November 1800 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Benjamin Williams was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against Democratic-Republican candidates Joseph Taylor and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 3rd district John Baptista Ashe.[1]

1800 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Benjamin Williams Joseph Taylor John Baptista Ashe
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 127 26 17
Percentage 74.71% 15.29% 10.00%

Governor before election

Benjamin Williams
Federalist

Elected Governor

Benjamin Williams
Federalist

General election

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On election day, 26 November 1800, incumbent Federalist Governor Benjamin Williams was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 101 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Joseph Taylor, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Williams was sworn in for his second term on 29 November 1800.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1800
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Benjamin Williams (incumbent) 127 74.71
Democratic-Republican Joseph Taylor 26 15.29
Democratic-Republican John Baptista Ashe 17 10.00
Total votes 170 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Benjamin Williams". National Governors Association. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 13 February 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2024.