1846 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1846 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 6 August 1846 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Whig Governor William Alexander Graham won re-election against Democratic nominee James B. Shepard.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 6 August 1846, incumbent Whig Governor William Alexander Graham won re-election by a margin of 7,859 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee James B. Shepard, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Graham was sworn in for his second term on 1 January 1847.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William Alexander Graham (incumbent) | 43,486 | 54.97 | |
| Democratic | James B. Shepard | 35,627 | 45.03 | |
| Total votes | 79,113 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "William Alexander Graham". National Governors Association. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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