1866 North Carolina gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1866 North Carolina gubernatorial election
Country:North Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1865 North Carolina gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1865
Next Election:1868 North Carolina gubernatorial election
Next Year:1868
Election Date:October 18, 1866
Nominee1:Jonathan Worth
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:34,250
Percentage1:75.87%
Party2:National Union Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:10,759
Percentage2:23.83%
Governor
Before Election:Jonathan Worth
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jonathan Worth
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1866 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on October 18, 1866. Incumbent Democrat Jonathan Worth defeated National Union nominee Alfred Dockery with 75.87% of the vote.

General election

Candidates