1787 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1787 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in December 1787 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Federalist nominee Samuel Johnston was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day in December 1787, Federalist nominee Samuel Johnston was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Johnston was sworn in as the 6th Governor of North Carolina on 20 December 1787.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Samuel Johnston | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist gain from Nonpartisan | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Samuel Johnston". National Governors Association. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
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