1868 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1868 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on April 21, 1868. Republican nominee William Woods Holden defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Samuel Ashe with 55.49% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William Woods Holden, Republican
- Thomas Samuel Ashe, Democratic
Other candidates
- Daniel R. Goodloe, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Woods Holden | 92,235 | 55.49% | ||
| Democratic | Thomas Samuel Ashe | 73,600 | 44.28% | ||
| Independent | Daniel R. Goodloe | 310 | 0.19% | ||
| Majority | 18,635 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-10-11.