1826 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1826 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 27 December 1826 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Hutchins Gordon Burton was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1826 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Hutchins Gordon Burton
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Hutchins Gordon Burton
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Hutchins Gordon Burton
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 27 December 1826, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Hutchins Gordon Burton was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Burton was sworn in for his third term on 29 December 1826.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1826
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Hutchins Gordon Burton (incumbent) 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Hutchins Gordon Burton". National Governors Association. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 January 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2024.