1872 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1872 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1872. Incumbent Republican Tod Robinson Caldwell defeated Democratic nominee Augustus Summerfield Merrimon with 50.49% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Tod Robinson Caldwell, Republican
- Augustus Summerfield Merrimon, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Tod Robinson Caldwell | 98,630 | 50.49% | ||
| Democratic | Augustus Summerfield Merrimon | 96,731 | 49.51% | ||
| Majority | 1,899 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-10-11.