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The 1790 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 17 November 1790 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Alexander Martin was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against former Federalist member of the North Carolina Senate Charles Johnson.[1]

General election

On election day, 17 November 1790, incumbent Federalist Governor Alexander Martin was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 149 votes against his opponent Federalist candidate Charles Johnson, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Martin was sworn in for his fifth overall term on 9 December 1790.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1790
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Alexander Martin (incumbent) 151 98.69
Federalist Charles Johnson 2 1.31
Total votes 153 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Alexander Martin". National Governors Association. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 12 February 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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