1892 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1892 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. Democratic nominee Elias Carr defeated Republican nominee David M. Furches with 48.3% of the vote. Harry Skinner unsuccessfully ran for the Populist nomination.

1892 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Elias Carr David M. Furches Wyatt P. Exum
Party Democratic Republican Populist
Popular vote 135,327 94,681 47,747
Percentage 48.3% 33.8% 17.0%

County results
Carr:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Furches:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Exum:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%
Tie:      40–50%

Governor before election

Thomas Michael Holt
Democratic

Elected Governor

Elias Carr
Democratic

Democratic convention

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The Democratic convention was held on May 18, 1892.[1]

Candidates

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Results

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The results of the balloting were as follows:[2]

Democratic gubernatorial nomination, 6th ballot[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Elias Carr 627.3 62.36
Democratic Julian Carr 243.9 24.24
Democratic Thomas Michael Holt 107.8 10.72
Democratic George W. Sanderlin 27 2.68
Total votes 1,006 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Elias Carr, Democratic
  • David M. Furches, Republican

Other candidates

Results

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1892 North Carolina gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Elias Carr 135,327 48.30%
Republican David M. Furches 94,681 33.79%
Populist Wyatt P. Exum 47,747 17.04%
Prohibition James M. Templeton 2,448 0.87%
Majority 40,646
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b "North Carolina Manual". 1991. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "Elias Carr for Governor". The news and observer. Raleigh, N.C. May 19, 1892. p. 1. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 29, 2020.