1816 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1816 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 23 November 1816 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor William Miller was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1816 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Miller
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Miller
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

William Miller
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 23 November 1816, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor William Miller was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Miller was sworn in for his third term on 7 December 1816.[2]

Results

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North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1816
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican William Miller (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Miller". National Governors Association. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 January 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2024.