1795 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1795 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in November 1795 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former judge of the North Carolina Superior Court Samuel Ashe 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 in November 1795, Democratic-Republican candidate Samuel Ashe was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Ashe was sworn in as the 9th Governor of North Carolina on 19 November 1795.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Samuel Ashe | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Samuel Ashe". National Governors Association. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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