1793 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1793 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in December 1793 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Dobbs Spaight 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]

1793 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Richard Dobbs Spaight
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Richard Dobbs Spaight
Federalist

Elected Governor

Richard Dobbs Spaight
Federalist

General election

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On election day in December 1793, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Dobbs Spaight was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Spaight was sworn in for his second term on 26 December 1793.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1793
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Richard Dobbs Spaight (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Richard Dobbs Spaight". National Governors Association. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 14 May 2024.