1799 North Carolina gubernatorial election

1799 North Carolina gubernatorial election
22 November 1799
 
Nominee Benjamin Williams
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

William Richardson Davie
Federalist

Elected Governor

Benjamin Williams
Federalist

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The 1799 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 22 November 1799 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Federalist candidate Benjamin Williams was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 22 November 1799, Federalist candidate Benjamin Williams was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Williams was sworn in as the 11th Governor of North Carolina on 23 November 1799.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1799
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Benjamin Williams 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Benjamin Williams". National Governors Association. January 5, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. December 21, 2005. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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