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1794 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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1794 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Richard Dobbs Spaight
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Richard Dobbs Spaight
Federalist

Elected Governor

Richard Dobbs Spaight
Federalist

The 1794 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in December 1794 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Dobbs Spaight was re-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

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On election day in December 1794, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Dobbs Spaight was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Spaight was sworn in for his third term on 6 January 1795.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1794
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Richard Dobbs Spaight (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Richard Dobbs Spaight". National Governors Association. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 14 May 2024.