1802 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1802 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 20 November 1802 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 3rd district John Baptista Ashe was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against Federalist candidate and former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives William Polk and Democratic-Republican candidate Joseph Taylor.[1]

1802 North Carolina gubernatorial election

← 1801 20 November 1802 1802 (Special) →
 
Nominee John Baptista Ashe William Polk Joseph Taylor
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 103 49 19
Percentage 60.23% 28.66% 11.11%

Governor before election

Benjamin Williams
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Baptista Ashe
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 20 November 1802, Democratic-Republican candidate John Baptista Ashe was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 54 votes against his foremost opponent Federalist candidate William Polk, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Ashe was set to be sworn in as the 12th Governor of North Carolina on 6 December 1802, but died on 27 November 1802, resulting in a special election to be held on 4 December in order to replace him.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1802
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Baptista Ashe 103 60.23
Federalist William Polk 49 28.66
Democratic-Republican Joseph Taylor 19 11.11
Total votes 171 100.00
Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist

References

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