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The 1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 24 November 1834 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Whig Governor David L. Swain was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the North Carolina Senate William Dunn Moseley.[1]

General election

On election day, 24 November 1834, incumbent Whig Governor David L. Swain was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 8 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee William Dunn Moseley, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Swain was sworn in for his third term on 10 December 1834.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1834
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig David L. Swain (incumbent) 97 51.05
Democratic William Dunn Moseley 89 46.84
Scattering 4 2.11
Total votes 190 100.00
Whig hold

References

  1. ^ "David Lowry Swain". National Governors Association. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 12 July 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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