1848 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1848 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 3 August 1848 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Whig nominee Charles Manly defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 3rd district David Settle Reid.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 3 August 1848, Whig nominee Charles Manly won the election by a margin of 854 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee David Settle Reid, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Manly was sworn in as the 31st Governor of North Carolina on 1 January 1849.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Charles Manly | 42,536 | 50.51 | |
| Democratic | David Settle Reid | 41,682 | 49.49 | |
| Total votes | 84,218 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Charles Manly". National Governors Association. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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