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The 1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 1 December 1810 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former Adjutant General of North Carolina Benjamin Smith was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against incumbent Democratic-Republican governor David Stone.[1]
General election
On election day, 1 December 1810, Democratic-Republican candidate Benjamin Smith was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 13 votes against his opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican governor David Stone, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Smith was sworn in for his second term on 5 December 1810.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Benjamin Smith | 97 | 53.59 | |
| Democratic-Republican | David Stone (incumbent) | 84 | 46.41 | |
| Total votes | 181 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ "David Stone". National Governors Association. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. January 6, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
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