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1797 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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1797 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee Samuel Ashe
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Samuel Ashe
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel Ashe
Democratic-Republican

The 1797 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in November 1797 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Ashe 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 November 1797, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Ashe was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Ashe was sworn in for his third term on 5 December 1797.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1797
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Samuel Ashe (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Samuel Ashe". National Governors Association. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 14 May 2024.