1850 North Carolina gubernatorial election
August 1, 1850
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The 1850 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1850, in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 3rd district David Settle Reid defeated incumbent Whig governor Charles Manly in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
On election day, August 1, 1850, Democratic nominee David Settle Reid won the election by a margin of 2,855 votes against his opponent incumbent Whig governor Charles Manly, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Reid was sworn in as the 32nd governor of North Carolina on January 1, 1851.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Settle Reid | 45,827 | 51.61 | |
| Whig | Charles Manly (incumbent) | 42,972 | 48.39 | |
| Total votes | 88,799 | 100.00 | ||
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References
- ^ "David Settle Reid". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 25, 2020. Retrieved 2024-05-18.