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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

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1810
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Benjamin Smith 97 53.59
Democratic-Republican David Stone (incumbent) 84 46.41
Total votes 181 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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