1799 North Carolina gubernatorial election

1799 North Carolina gubernatorial election
November 22, 1799
 
Nominee Benjamin Williams
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

William Richardson Davie
Federalist

Elected Governor

Benjamin Williams
Federalist

The 1799 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 22, 1799, in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Federalist candidate Benjamin Williams 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

On election day, November 22, 1799, Federalist candidate Benjamin Williams was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Williams was sworn in as the 11th Governor of North Carolina on November 23, 1799.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1799
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Benjamin Williams 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Benjamin Williams". National Governors Association. January 5, 2013. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. December 21, 2005. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
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