1789 North Carolina gubernatorial special election
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The 1789 North Carolina gubernatorial special election was held on 5 December 1789 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina following the resignation of Federalist Governor Samuel Johnston after having been elected to the U.S. Senate. Former Federalist Governor Alexander Martin 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
[edit]On election day, 5 December 1789, former Federalist Governor Alexander Martin was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Martin was sworn in for his fourth overall term on 17 December 1789.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Alexander Martin | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Alexander Martin". National Governors Association. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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