The 1789 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in November 1789 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]
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General election
editOn election day in November 1789, 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 third term on 18 November 1789.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Samuel Johnston (incumbent) | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
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.