1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:North Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1809 North Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1809
Next Election:1811 North Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1811
Election Date:1 December 1810
Nominee1:Benjamin Smith
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:97
Percentage1:53.59%
Nominee2:David Stone
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote2:84
Percentage2:46.41%
Governor
Before Election:David Stone
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Benjamin Smith
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 1 December 1810 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former Adjutant General of North Carolina Benjamin Smith was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor David Stone.[1]

General election

On election day, 1 December 1810, Democratic-Republican candidate Benjamin Smith was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 13 votes against his opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor David Stone, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Smith was sworn in for his second term on 5 December 1810.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Stone . 16 May 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: NC Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 6 January 2008 . 16 May 2024.