1817 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1817 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 3 December 1817 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the North Carolina Senate John Branch was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against Federalist candidate and former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives Duncan Cameron.[1]

1817 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Branch Duncan Cameron
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 119 60
Percentage 66.48% 33.52%

Governor before election

William Miller
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Branch
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 3 December 1817, Democratic-Republican candidate John Branch was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 59 votes against his opponent Federalist candidate Duncan Cameron, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Branch was sworn in as the 19th Governor of North Carolina on 6 December 1817.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1817
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Branch 119 66.48
Federalist Duncan Cameron 60 33.52
Total votes 179 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Branch". National Governors Association. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 January 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2024.