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The 1817 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 3 December 1817 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the North Carolina Senate John Branch was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against Federalist candidate and former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives Duncan Cameron.[1]
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On election day, 3 December 1817, Democratic-Republican candidate John Branch was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 59 votes against his opponent Federalist candidate Duncan Cameron, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Branch was sworn in as the 19th Governor of North Carolina on 6 December 1817.[2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | John Branch | 119 | 66.48 | |
Federalist | Duncan Cameron | 60 | 33.52 | |
Total votes | 179 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
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