1788 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1788 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in December 1788 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Samuel Johnston was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1788 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Samuel Johnston
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Samuel Johnston
Federalist

Elected Governor

Samuel Johnston
Federalist

General election

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On election day in December 1788, incumbent Federalist Governor Samuel Johnston was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Johnston was sworn in for his second term on 18 December 1788.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1788
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Samuel Johnston (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Samuel Johnston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2024.