The 1868 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on April 21, 1868. Republican nominee William Woods Holden defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Samuel Ashe with 55.49% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Woods Holden, Republican
  • Thomas Samuel Ashe, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Daniel R. Goodloe, Independent

Results

1868 North Carolina gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Woods Holden 92,235 55.49%
Democratic Thomas Samuel Ashe 73,600 44.28%
Independent Daniel R. Goodloe 310 0.19%
Majority 18,635
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 11, 2020.