1799 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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November 22, 1799
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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
[edit]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
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Federalist | Benjamin Williams | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References
[edit]- â "Benjamin Williams". National Governors Association. January 5, 2013. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- â "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. December 21, 2005. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
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