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1807 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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1807 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Benjamin Williams Nathaniel Alexander Joseph Winston
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 89 62 15
Percentage 53.62% 37.35% 9.03%

Governor before election

Nathaniel Alexander
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Benjamin Williams
Federalist

The 1807 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 24 November 1807 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Former Federalist Governor Benjamin Williams was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Nathaniel Alexander and Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 12th district Joseph Winston.[1]

General election

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On election day, 24 November 1807, former Federalist Governor Benjamin Williams was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 25 votes against his foremost opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Nathaniel Alexander, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Williams was sworn in for his fourth overall term on 1 December 1807.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1807
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Benjamin Williams 89 53.62
Democratic-Republican Nathaniel Alexander (incumbent) 62 37.35
Democratic-Republican Joseph Winston 15 9.03
Total votes 166 100.00
Federalist gain from Democratic-Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Nathaniel Alexander". National Governors Association. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 January 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2024.