1860 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1860 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 2 August 1860 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Willis Ellis won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the North Carolina Senate John Pool.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 2 August 1860, incumbent Democratic Governor John Willis Ellis won re-election by a margin of 6,093 votes against his opponent Whig nominee John Pool, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Ellis was sworn in for his second term on 1 January 1861.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Willis Ellis (incumbent) | 59,396 | 52.70 | |
| Whig | John Pool | 53,303 | 47.30 | |
| Total votes | 112,699 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "John Willis Ellis". National Governors Association. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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